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organ

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A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special functions. The organs of the human body include the eye, ear, heart, lungs, and liver.

organic food

Fitness; Weight loss

This is food that is grown without the use of fertilizers that are petroleum based, genetic modification, sewage, most all conventional pesticides, sludge based fertilizers, antibiotics, ionizing ...

orlistat

Fitness; Weight loss

A commonly prescribed fat absorption medication, it is sold under the brand name Xenical.

osteoarthritis

Fitness; Weight loss

A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. Also known as degenerative arthritis.

nutrition

Fitness; Weight loss

For the purposes of this weight loss glossary, 1) The science or practice of taking in and utilizing foods. 2) A nourishing substance, such as nutritional solutions delivered to hospitalized patients ...

obese

Fitness; Weight loss

Well above ones normal weight. A definition of obesity means a person is more than 20 percent over their ideal weight, or a BMI over 30. That ideal weight must take into account the person's height, ...

obesity

Fitness; Weight loss

An excess proportion of total body fat. The most common measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI).

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