eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior

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Scurvy has also been linked with weight loss surgeries and medications, as well as mental health conditions and eating disorders. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 The New York state lawsuit — which has been redacted to exclude information that TikTok claims is confidential — reports that depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation have reached record levels in the state and elsewhere. Naomi Lachance, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2024 Once Nick and Charlie declare their love for each other, the season tackles Charlie’s eating disorder and the ways in which Nick tries to support him. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024 Charlie confronts his eating disorder, and Nick learns how to provide support thanks to his Aunt Diane (Hayley Atwell), a new character in the series. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eating disorder 

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eating disorder was in 1961

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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

eating disorder

noun
: any of several disorders (as bulimia) marked by abnormal eating behaviors

Medical Definition

eating disorder

noun
: any of several psychological disorders (as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior

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