obesity Extremely overweight. Obesity is associated with a wide range of health problems, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
social Of or relating to a group of people or animals and how members of their community have organized themselves and interact. For instance, very social animals are those that choose to hang out around others. Social anxiety can describe individuals who become scared or easily bullied by individuals who are stronger or more self confident.
social order The system of values, practices, institutions and rules that guide the behaviors of an integrated group of people or animals.
status The relative position or standing of an individual within a group or population. Popularity, wealth, size, physical attractiveness, accomplishments and power can all increase the status of an individual by making him or her seem impressive and valued.
subordinate Someone or something that is lower in rank, based on power, importance, value or some other characteristic.
TBBPA An abbreviation for tetrabromobisphenol A. This chemical is a brominated form of bisphenol A (BPA), a building block of resins and plastics. But unlike BPA, TBBPA is now widely used as a flame retardant. It can enter the body through contaminated foods or by passing directly through the skin.
womb Another name for the uterus, the organ in which a fetus grows and matures in preparation for birth.