Meaning of the word "anorexia nervosa" in English
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anorexia nervosa
US /ˌæn.əˈrek.si.ə nɜːˈvoʊ.sə/
UK /ˌæn.əˈrek.si.ə nɜːˈvoʊ.sə/
Noun
1.
an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat
Example:
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She was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and began therapy.
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Awareness campaigns are crucial to help those suffering from anorexia nervosa.
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