Meaning of the word "orthorexia nervosa" in English
What does "orthorexia nervosa" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
orthorexia nervosa
US /ˌɔːr.θəˈrek.si.ə nɜːrˈvoʊ.sə/
UK /ˌɔː.θəˈrek.si.ə nɜːˈvəʊ.sə/
Noun
an eating disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with eating healthy food
Example:
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Her obsession with clean eating eventually developed into orthorexia nervosa.
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Unlike anorexia, orthorexia nervosa focuses on the quality of food rather than the quantity.
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