eating disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior
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Chloe entered rehab in September 2012 After years of struggling with an eating disorder and drug and alcohol addiction, Chloe went to rehab in September 2012.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Signs of the condition can include obesity and hypertension, depression, eating disorders, acne and infertility, among others.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
The three men share family traits, including an eating disorder that only Paolo recognizes.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
Endeavor Health’s eating disorders program provides care for adolescents and adults ages 11 and older.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Signs of the condition can include obesity and hypertension, depression, eating disorders, acne and infertility, among others.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
The three men share family traits, including an eating disorder that only Paolo recognizes.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
Endeavor Health’s eating disorders program provides care for adolescents and adults ages 11 and older.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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