Blake Wilbur Building. Obesity. Obesity: Having excess body fat that is considered unhealthy for a personâs stature is called obesity and increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and.. obesity overweight excess-body-fat effects of obesity obese. Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss.
wheelchair (wc) a mobile chair equipped with large wheels and brakes. If long-term use of the chair is expected, a physical therapist may prescribe certain personalized requirements, such as size, left- or right-hand propulsion, type of brakes, height of armrests, and special seat pads.
Full Definition of DISABILITY. 1. a: the condition of being disabled. 2. : lack of legal qualification to do something. 3. : a disqualification, restriction, or disadvantage.See disability defined for English-language learners.xamples of DISABILITY. 1  She has learned to keep a positive attitude about her disability. 2  disabilities such as blindness and deafness. 3  a program for children with disabilities. 4  It's a serious disease that can cause disability or death. 5  After he injured his back he had to quit his job and go on disability.