obesity Flashcards
1
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gene
A
one of the units of DNA arranged in a specific place on a chromosome
2
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fat (adj)
A
having a excess of adipose tissue
3
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scientist
A
a person who does research in the field of physical and natural sciences
4
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fat (n)
A
a greasy substance which the body uses as a source of energy
5
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overweight
A
too fat, above normal weight
6
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put on weight
A
to gan weight, to become heavier
7
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weight
A
body mass
8
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diet
A
- the food and drink that a person usually ingests
- a limited variety or amount of food that a person is allowed to eat and drink
9
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store
A
to keep something in reserve for later use
10
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burn (fat)
A
to use up fat
11
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check
A
to verify
12
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mice (sg. mouse)
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small rodents often used in laboratories for research
13
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feed
A
to give food to
14
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prior to
A
before, previous to
15
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emaciation
A
the state of being extremely thin and weak because of illness or malnutrition
