Super Size Me Glossary

Super Size Me Glossary

obese

having excessive body fat to an unhealthy extent

frivolous

is not considered serious

coronary

damage that is done to the hearts major arteries

epidemic

affecting a large population

cardiologist

a person who specializes in studying the heart, its functions and diseases relating to it

gastroentorologist

a person who specializes in the study of the digestive system's functions and diseases

fatigue

extreme physical tiredness

cardiovascular

diseases that are related to the heart and its functions

pedometers

a device used to count the number of steps taken by a person

unabated

no reduction in the level of strength or force

hectoring

harassing or bullying another person

ominous

foreshadowing dire or inauspicious events

biopsy

removing tissue or cells from the living body for examination

heavyset

a person of a broad or stout body build

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