anorexia

noun

an·​orex·​ia ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə How to pronounce anorexia (audio)
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2

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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 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, from a- + orexis appetite, from oregein

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anorexia was in 1591

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“Anorexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorexia. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

anorexia

noun
an·​orex·​ia ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə How to pronounce anorexia (audio)

Medical Definition

anorexia

noun
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2

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