Definition of "anorexia" []

• Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease. (noun)
• Anorexia nervosa. (noun)

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• "(Her confusion is natural: the term anorexia comes from a Greek word meaning "loss of appetite.")"
• "– - You bet JD, like anorexia is a ‘vanity’ issue."
• "Yes, anorexia is sick, but at least some slim models are simply naturally skinny."