DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for obesity

Obesity [DOID:9970]

An overnutrition that is characterized by excess body fat, traditionally defined as an elevated ratio of weight to height (specifically 30 kilograms per meter squared), has_material_basis_in a multifactorial etiology related to excess nutrition intake, decreased caloric utilization, and genetic susceptibility, and possibly medications and certain disorders of metabolism, endocrine function, and mental illness.

Synonyms:  obesity,  DOID:9970,  obesities

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