anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə 
-ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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The Chiracs’ elder daughter, Laurence, developed severe anorexia after meningitis in adolescence and attempted suicide more than once.
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ABC News,
6 June 2026
Shirley, who missed her sophomore year of cross country and track due to a battle with anorexia, returned in the fall for cross country and ran indoor track but has really come on strong outdoors.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2026
Providers said some patients with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders are taking GLP-1 drugs.
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Christopher Rowland,
Washington Post,
23 May 2026
The least common disorders were anorexia, bulimia and schizophrenia — though those conditions aren’t rare, with roughly 4 million, 14 million and 26 million cases, respectively, in 2023.
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Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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ABC News,
6 June 2026
Shirley, who missed her sophomore year of cross country and track due to a battle with anorexia, returned in the fall for cross country and ran indoor track but has really come on strong outdoors.
—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2026
Providers said some patients with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders are taking GLP-1 drugs.
—
Christopher Rowland,
Washington Post,
23 May 2026
The least common disorders were anorexia, bulimia and schizophrenia — though those conditions aren’t rare, with roughly 4 million, 14 million and 26 million cases, respectively, in 2023.
—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for anorexia
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“Anorexia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorexia. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə
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anorexia
noun
an·orex·ia
ˌan-ə-ˈrek-sē-ə, -ˈrek-shə
1
: loss of appetite especially when prolonged
2
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