Anorexia Nervosa Definition

nûr-vōsə
noun
A psychophysiological disorder usually occurring in young women that is characterized by an abnormal fear of becoming obese, a distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness to eat, and severe weight loss. It is often accompanied by self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, malnutrition, amenorrhea, and other physiological changes.
American Heritage
An eating disorder that is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness to eat, and extremely low body weight, and is often accompanied by self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise. It most commonly affects young women and can lead to amenorrhea, malnutrition, brittle bones, and other physiological changes.
American Heritage Medicine
An eating disorder characterized by self starvation due to a fear of gaining weight.
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Origin of Anorexia Nervosa

  • New Latin anorexia nervōsa anorexia anorexia nervōsa feminine of nervōsus nervous

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Anorexia Nervosa Sentence Examples

  • Someone with anorexia nervosa may exhibit some or all of these symptoms.

  • People should maintain normal body weight and have healthy eating habits to prevent anorexia nervosa.

  • These conditions are known as an eating disorder, and can include anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

  • Her passion for the study of eating disorders has led her to write a book on the topic, 100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa.

  • Many have speculated that her breakup with Greek shipping heir Stavros Niarchos III was at the root of her decision to leave New York, but her personal battle with anorexia nervosa may have also influenced her need to return home.

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