anasarcous

/ˌænəˈsɑːrkoʊs, ˌænəˈsɑːrkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or characterized by excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat or fatty tissue.

“The anasarcous condition made it difficult for the individual to move around.”

2. noun

A state or condition characterized by excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat or fatty tissue.

“The doctor diagnosed him with a severe case of anasarcous.”

3. noun

A person suffering from an excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat or fatty tissue.

“The anasarcous individual struggled to find clothes that fit.”

Synonyms

  • morbidly obese
  • obese

Antonyms

  • emaciated
  • skeletal