Definitions for anorexia

anorexia an·o·rex·i·a

Spelling: [an-uh-rek-see-uh]
IPA: /ˌæn əˈrɛk si ə/

Anorexia is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 177 anagrams from letters in anorexia (aaeinorx).

Definitions for anorexia

noun

  1. loss of appetite and inability to eat.
  2. Psychiatry. anorexia nervosa.

Origin of anorexia

1590-1600; New Latin Greek, equivalent to an- an-1 + órex(is) longing (oreg- reach after + -sis -sis) + -ia -ia

Examples for anorexia

This leaves people with a history of anorexia and reduced bone density like me at high risk for fractures.

Purpura rheumatica commonly begins with malaise, anorexia, debility, sometimes with mild fever.

For someone with anorexia, self-starvation makes them feel better.

The inflammation of the mouth and throat continues, with anorexia and thirst.

To me it makes perfect, dangerous sense that intelligent, driven girls are prone to anorexia.

When you suffer from anorexia, you also suffer social isolation.

I told the audience about my own battle with anorexia, which began when I was 19.

The latter course is recommended by Post, and is said to avoid eructations and anorexia.

He suffered from drowsy headach, anorexia, cold and slightly œdematous limbs.

Where much intoxication is present, anorexia and dipsosis are to be noticed.

Word Value for anorexia
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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