noun

anorexia

anorexia

Anorexia is a serious eating disorder.

Anorexia is a serious eating disorder.

She was diagnosed with anorexia last year.

She was diagnosed with anorexia last year.

to have/suffer from anorexia to have the eating disorder anorexia Many young people suffer from anorexia.

Synonyms: eating disorder, loss of appetite

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'orexis' (appetite).

Break it down: 'an-' (no) + 'orexis' (appetite) = no appetite. This helps remember it's a loss of appetite.

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