anorexia — a serious mental health condition characterized by restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a serious mental health condition characterized by restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌænəˈreksiə/
Example Sentences
- The fashion industry has been criticized for promoting unrealistic body standards that may contribute to anorexia.
- Her anorexia was so severe that she thought a grape was a three-course meal.
- Early intervention is crucial for successful anorexia recovery.
anorexia
NOUN[/ˌænəˈreksiə/]
a serious mental health condition characterized by restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight
The doctor gently explains that anorexia has made her dangerously thin and weak.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A medical term derived from Greek, literally meaning 'lack of appetite.' The term was adopted by the medical community in the late 19th century to name the psychological eating disorder characterized by severe food restriction and distorted body image.
Breakdown
an- (without, not) + orexis (appetite, desire to eat) + -ia (condition, state of being). The prefix 'an-' negates orexis, a Greek term related to appetite and desire.
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📝Examples
“The fashion industry has been criticized for promoting unrealistic body standards that may contribute to anorexia.”
“Her anorexia was so severe that she thought a grape was a three-course meal.”
“Early intervention is crucial for successful anorexia recovery.”
“Support groups help people understand that anorexia is not about vanity but about mental health.”
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