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    anorexic
    /ˌanəˈrɛksɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to, characterized by, or affected with anorexia.

    noun

    • 1. a person affected with anorexia.
    • 2. a medicine which produces a loss of appetite.

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  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anorexia-nervosaAnorexia nervosa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 20, 2018 · Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-uh) nervosa — often simply called anorexia — is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anorexicAnorexic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Anorexic can be an adjective meaning anorectic or relating to anorexia nervosa, or a noun meaning a person with anorexia nervosa. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of anorexic from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANOREXIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ANOREXIC definition: 1. suffering from or relating to anorexia: 2. a person who suffers from anorexia: 3. suffering…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › anorexicANOREXIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Anorexic definition: a person who has or experiences anorexia or especially anorexia nervosa. . See examples of ANOREXIC used in a sentence.

  6. www.healthline.com › health › anorexiaAnorexia | Definition and Patient Education - Healthline

    Anorexia is not the same as anorexia nervosa, which is a deliberate avoidance of food. Anorexia is a symptom of various medical conditions that cause nausea, pain, or depression. Learn about the causes, tips, and outlook for anorexia.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Anorexia_nervosaAnorexia nervosa - Wikipedia

    Anorexia nervosa (AN), often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overpowering desire to be thin.

  8. www.health.harvard.edu › diseases-and-conditions › anorexiaAnorexia - Harvard Health

    Dec 19, 2014 · Anorexia is a serious eating disorder that involves not eating enough and having a fear of being fat. Learn about the two types of anorexia, the possible causes, the signs, and the treatment options from Harvard Health.