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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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Scurvy has also been linked with weight loss surgeries and medications, as well as mental health conditions and eating disorders.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
The New York state lawsuit — which has been redacted to exclude information that TikTok claims is confidential — reports that depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation have reached record levels in the state and elsewhere.
—Naomi Lachance, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024
Once Nick and Charlie declare their love for each other, the season tackles Charlie’s eating disorder and the ways in which Nick tries to support him.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024
Charlie confronts his eating disorder, and Nick learns how to provide support thanks to his Aunt Diane (Hayley Atwell), a new character in the series.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 5 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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