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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Some research shows that intermittent fasting may not be appropriate for people with diabetes and eating disorders. Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Feb. 2025 Overwhelmed by fear and despair, Radner, who had a history of eating disorders, was drawn to members of the Wellness Community who followed a strict macrobiotic diet. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2025 She was tested for Celiac disease and Crohn's disease before landing on the interstitial cystitis diagnosis, and even developed an eating disorder and experienced hair loss during that time. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Having battled an eating disorder herself, Diggins is now an ambassador for the Emily Program, a treatment center for eating disorders. Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eating disorder

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eating disorder was in 1961

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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

eating disorder

noun
: any of several disorders (as bulimia) marked by abnormal eating behaviors

Medical Definition

eating disorder

noun
: any of several psychological disorders (as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior

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