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Definition of Anorexia nervosa
1. Noun. (psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated.
Category relationships: Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychopathology
Generic synonyms: Anorexia
Generic synonyms: Anorexia
Definition of Anorexia nervosa
1. Noun. An eating disorder characterized by self starvation due to a fear of gaining weight. ¹
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Medical Definition of Anorexia nervosa
1. An eating disorder characterised a misperception of body image. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often believe they are overweight even when they are grossly underweight. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anorexia Nervosa
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