anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə 
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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The study did show a reduction in bulimia, or binge-eating with purging, but didn’t contain any information specifically about binge-eating disorder, where people don’t purge, or anorexia, where people restrict calories.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Experts have found that many anorexia patients are high achievers who set nearly impossible standards for themselves.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
According to Leigh Day, a consultant psychiatrist confirmed that Elphick had previously suffered from atypical anorexia and continues to be affected by body dysmorphia.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
In addition to the anorexia, her doctors diagnosed her with anxiety, depression and severe malnutrition.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Experts have found that many anorexia patients are high achievers who set nearly impossible standards for themselves.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
According to Leigh Day, a consultant psychiatrist confirmed that Elphick had previously suffered from atypical anorexia and continues to be affected by body dysmorphia.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
In addition to the anorexia, her doctors diagnosed her with anxiety, depression and severe malnutrition.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Anorexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorexia. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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