anorexia
Translation
anorexia, anorexia nervosa
Examples
She was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
She was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia is a serious eating disorder.
Anorexia is a serious eating disorder.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) anorexia Anorexia is a serious eating disorder.
Similar Words
bulimia
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'orexis' (appetite). Literally 'without appetite'.
Memory Tips
Think 'an-orexia' -> 'no-rexia' -> no desire to eat.