anorexy
/ˈænəˌrɛksi/
noun
- An eating disorder in which a person refuses to eat enough food, leading to extreme weight loss and fear of gaining weight.
- She was diagnosed with anorexy after losing too much weight.
- Many people with anorexy see themselves as overweight even when they are very thin.
- Doctors warn that anorexy can cause serious health problems.
- A general loss of appetite for food, not necessarily related to an eating disorder.
- Elderly patients sometimes experience anorexy due to illness.
- The medication caused anorexy as a side effect.
- His anorexy was temporary and went away after the fever broke.