anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə 
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
Examples of anorexia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Related article Unforgettable photos of psychedelia and debauchery from the golden age of LSD
In small clinical trials, synthetic versions of the psychedelic have shown benefits in tackling cluster headaches, anxiety, anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and various forms of substance abuse.
—
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
If anorexia and bulimia are about punishment, dessert − the spirit of dessert, not just the item on the plate − is the opposite.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Mental illness, including anorexia, is often fetishized.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Greenfield’s film work includes Kids in a Cage about children participating in mixed martial arts, as well as Thin, about women suffering from anorexia, and the book Girl Culture.
—Anne Easton, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for anorexia 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
If anorexia and bulimia are about punishment, dessert − the spirit of dessert, not just the item on the plate − is the opposite.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Mental illness, including anorexia, is often fetishized.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Greenfield’s film work includes Kids in a Cage about children participating in mixed martial arts, as well as Thin, about women suffering from anorexia, and the book Girl Culture.
—Anne Easton, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for anorexia
Dictionary Entries Near anorexia
Cite this Entry
“Anorexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorexia. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə
Medical Definition
anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə, -ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share