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Grammar : Noun
Spell : an-uh-rek-see-uh
Phonetic Transcription : ˌæn əˈrɛk si ə

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Définition of anorexia

Origin :
  • 1590s, "lack of appetite," Modern Latin, from Greek anorexia, from an-, privative prefix, "without" (see an- (1)) + orexis "appetite, desire," from oregein "to desire, stretch out" (cognate with Latin regere "to keep straight, guide, rule;" see regal). In current use, often short for anorexia nervosa.
  • As in emaciation : noun gauntness
  • As in anorexia nervosa : noun eating disorder
Example sentences :
  • Where much intoxication is present, anorexia and dipsosis are to be noticed.
  • Extract from : « Lameness of the Horse » by John Victor Lacroix
  • Purpura rheumatica commonly begins with malaise, anorexia, debility, sometimes with mild fever.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The latter course is recommended by Post, and is said to avoid eructations and anorexia.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various
  • The inflammation of the mouth and throat continues, with anorexia and thirst.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
  • He suffered from drowsy headach, anorexia, cold and slightly œdematous limbs.
  • Extract from : « An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis » by Archibald Makellar
  • It is also useful in the flatulency of the aged, where it prevents the development of gas, and has a marked effect on anorexia.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 » by Various
  • Thus, for example, there exists in adult life a disturbance of the nervous system which is called "anorexia nervosa."
  • Extract from : « The Nervous Child » by Hector Charles Cameron
  • Vomiting is not common except in those cases which follow upon an error of diet, but there is generally some nausea and anorexia.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
  • Anorexia is generally present in typhus fever from the beginning of the attack, and may persist until its close.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
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