anorexic
/ˌænəˈrɛksɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or suffering from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a very low body weight.
- Her anorexic behavior worried her family and friends.
- The documentary explored the lives of young people with anorexic tendencies.
- The doctor treated several anorexic patients at the clinic.
- Extremely thin or underweight, often in an unhealthy way.
- The stray cat looked anorexic after weeks without food.
- The plant's anorexic stems showed it wasn't getting enough sunlight.
- Some fashion models have been criticized for looking anorexic.
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noun
- A person who suffers from anorexia nervosa.
- Many anorexics struggle with body image issues.
- The support group helped anorexics learn healthy eating habits.
- She was diagnosed as an anorexic and began therapy.