anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə 
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
Examples of anorexia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There have been anecdotal reports that GLP-1 medications may contribute to anorexia by blunting hunger cues for people who’ve developed an unhealthy aversion to food.
—
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
General symptoms include chills, headache, malaise, fatigue, anorexia, myalgia, chest discomfort, cough, severe sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, according to Ruderfer.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Center also incorrectly listed her weight, a key detail given her anorexia.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
He is diagnosed with anorexia and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and goes to a treatment facility to get help.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for anorexia 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
General symptoms include chills, headache, malaise, fatigue, anorexia, myalgia, chest discomfort, cough, severe sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, according to Ruderfer.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Center also incorrectly listed her weight, a key detail given her anorexia.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
He is diagnosed with anorexia and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and goes to a treatment facility to get help.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for anorexia
Dictionary Entries Near anorexia
Cite this Entry
“Anorexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorexia. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə
Medical Definition
anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə, -ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share