noun
- plural of corpulency; the state or quality of being corpulent; excessive fatness or obesity
Usage: formal or medical register; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple instances or contexts
Examples
- The doctor discussed the various corpulencies observed in the patient population.
- Historical records show increasing corpulencies among wealthy populations in the 18th century.
- Nutritionists study the causes of corpulencies in modern society.
- The study examined corpulencies across different age groups and demographics.
- Medical literature often addresses the health risks associated with corpulencies.