anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə 
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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He was eventually diagnosed with atypical anorexia, which is characterized by symptoms of anorexia without dropping below a healthy weight.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 2025
In addition to performing, Ms. Sobule was outspoken about a variety of political and cultural topics, including the death penalty, anorexia, reproduction and, perhaps most notably, L.G.B.T.Q. issues.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The singer released 12 albums throughout her career, and took on a range of social issues in her music, including anorexia, reproductive rights, and intolerance.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Read the stories But two years ago, the hard things were starting to pile up again: Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer and Abby’s brother died suddenly.
—Samantha Fink, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 2025
In addition to performing, Ms. Sobule was outspoken about a variety of political and cultural topics, including the death penalty, anorexia, reproduction and, perhaps most notably, L.G.B.T.Q. issues.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The singer released 12 albums throughout her career, and took on a range of social issues in her music, including anorexia, reproductive rights, and intolerance.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Read the stories But two years ago, the hard things were starting to pile up again: Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer and Abby’s brother died suddenly.
—Samantha Fink, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anorexia
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“Anorexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorexia. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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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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