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Ozempidemic
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English
Etymology
en Ozempic epidemic, in reference to semaglutide, a GLP-1 RA drug used to treat obesity and diabetes and sold under the trade names Ozempic and Wegovy.
Proper noun
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en slang derogatory The widespread and rapid increase in the use of GLP-1 RA drugs around 2022–2023, especially by celebrities and influencers, and the subsequent resurgence in diet culture and fatphobia.
en Obesity