anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə 
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Due to her extreme weight loss, the doctors treated her for anorexia.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Valerie Smith, 54, struggled for decades with multiple physical and mental health conditions, including anorexia.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Treatment for anorexia always begins with a comprehensive and personalized assessment.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Anorexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorexia. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə
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anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə, -ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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