Monday, August 26, 2013

VOCABULARY: #2

1)obesity-condition of being 
very fat and over weight
2)accumulate-to gather or collect Into a heap
3)mass-a collection of incoherent particles, parts, or objects 
4)disease-a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system 
5)diet-a particular selection of food, especially as designed or prescribed to improve a person's physical condition or to prevent or treat a disease
prevalence-widespread, occurrance
6)stigma-a mark of disgrace or infamy; as on ones reputation 
prevent(able)-to keep from occurring in the first place 
7)-growing to manhood or womanhood; youthful
8)cardiovascular-pertaining to, or affecting the heart and blood vessels
9)excessive-going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit-appropriate boundary, area
10)mechanism-an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion
11)sedentary-accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise.
12)predispose-to render subject, susceptible, or liable
13)syndrome-a group of symptoms that together are characteristic of a specific disorder, disease

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