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anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə
-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
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek, from a- + orexis appetite, from oregein
First Known Use
1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
Medical Definition
anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə, -ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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