noun
- Plural of anorexia; instances or cases of loss of appetite or the eating disorder characterized by severe restriction of food intake and distorted body image.
Usage: Most commonly refers to anorexia nervosa, a serious mental health condition.; Can also refer to general loss of appetite as a medical symptom.
Examples
- The clinic treats multiple anorexias and other eating disorders in adolescents.
- Different anorexias may require different therapeutic approaches.
- Doctors must distinguish between anorexias caused by illness and those caused by psychological factors.
- The study examined anorexias across different age groups and demographics.
- Treatment programs address various anorexias with nutritional and psychological support.