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Definition of "orthorexia" [orthorexia]

  • A fixation with healthy or righteous eating (noun)

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Use "orthorexia" in a sentence
  • "When proposing the term orthorexia, Bratman suggested framing a diagnosis around two direct questions:"
  • "American physician Steven Bratman proposed the term orthorexia: "orth" (right and correct) + "orexia" (appetite)."
  • "Coined by Colorado physician Dr. Steven Bratman, the term orthorexia applies to people who obsess over eating healthy food."
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