anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə 
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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This means that a person may exhibit all of the diagnostic hallmarks of anorexia, for example, extreme restriction and even malnourishment, but still present as average weight or even overweight.
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Cole Kazdin, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Her two-decade-long struggle with anorexia left her with physical damage and potential future health consequences.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
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Cole Kazdin, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Her two-decade-long struggle with anorexia left her with physical damage and potential future health consequences.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for anorexia
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anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə
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anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə, -ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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