Anorexia (Noun)
Meaning
A prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with anorexia after months of struggling with a significant loss of appetite and subsequent weight loss.
- Her anorexia made everyday meals a challenge, as she found it difficult to consume even small portions of food.
- The combination of stress and anxiety triggered her anorexia, causing her to lose interest in eating altogether.
- After a serious illness, he developed anorexia and had to be fed through an intravenous tube to ensure proper nutrition.
- The anorexia she experienced during her teenage years had a lasting impact on her relationship with food and her overall health.