noun loss of appetite and inability to eat.
Origin of anorexia 1590–1600; <
New Latin <
Greek, equivalent to
an- an-1 +
órex(is ) longing (
oreg- reach after +
-sis -sis ) +
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Related Words for anorexia attenuation ,
consumption ,
withering ,
thinness ,
malnutrition ,
atrophy ,
starvation ,
wasting ,
tabes ,
marasmus ,
haggardness Examples from the Web for anorexia Contemporary Examples of anorexia For someone with anorexia , self-starvation makes them feel better.
This leaves people with a history of anorexia and reduced bone density like me at high risk for fractures.
When you suffer from anorexia , you also suffer social isolation.
I told the audience about my own battle with anorexia , which began when I was 19.
To me it makes perfect, dangerous sense that intelligent, driven girls are prone to anorexia .
Historical Examples of anorexia Where much intoxication is present, anorexia and dipsosis are to be noticed.
Purpura rheumatica commonly begins with malaise, anorexia , debility, sometimes with mild fever.
The latter course is recommended by Post, and is said to avoid eructations and anorexia .
The inflammation of the mouth and throat continues, with anorexia and thirst.
He suffered from drowsy headach, anorexia , cold and slightly œdematous limbs.
British Dictionary definitions for anorexia noun loss of appetite
Also called: anorexia nervosa (nɜːˈvəʊsə ) a disorder characterized by fear of becoming fat and refusal of food, leading to debility and even death
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Derived Forms anorectic or anorexic , adjective , noun Word Origin for anorexia C17: via New Latin from Greek, from an- + orexis appetite
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Word Origin and History for anorexia n. 1590s, "lack of appetite," Modern Latin, from Greek anorexia , from an- , privative prefix, "without" (see an- (1)) + orexis "appetite, desire," from oregein "to desire, stretch out" (cognate with Latin regere "to keep straight, guide, rule;" see regal ). In current use, often short for anorexia nervosa .
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
n. Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.
Anorexia nervosa.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.
Anorexia nervosa.
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The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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