Meaning of the word "eating disorder" in English

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eating disorder

US /ˈiːtɪŋ dɪsˌɔːrdər/
UK /ˈiːtɪŋ dɪsˌɔːrdər/
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Noun

1.

any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa)

Example:
She sought therapy for her eating disorder.
Awareness campaigns are crucial to help people understand and address eating disorders.
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