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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With the rise of AI assistants designed to work in specific domains, there is a high risk of these models offering inappropriate answers on sensitive topics, like the chatbot for an eating disorder helpline that was shut down for giving detrimental advice. Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 People with a history of eating disorders may find this style of dieting stressful and should consider the potential risks. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 The posts glorified eating disorders and extreme thinness. Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024 Every eating disorder is different, but most of them include feelings of shame, guilt, or distress about one’s appearance, weight, size, and/or eating habits. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eating disorder 

Word History

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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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