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anorexia Synonyms

Another word for anorexia

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• noun (Context 1)

A serious psychological eating disorder (formally anorexia nervosa) characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted perception of body image, and severe, self-imposed restriction of food intake.

Usage Example

"Early intervention and specialized therapy are vital for adolescents recovering from anorexia nervosa."

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anorexia nervosa

• noun (Context 2)

A clinical symptom consisting of a prolonged lack or loss of appetite for food, often caused by an underlying medical condition or medication.

Usage Example

"The patient experienced temporary nausea and inappetence as side effects of the chemotherapy treatment."

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inappetence

Opposites of anorexia

The opposite of anorexia shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

polyphagia
hyperphagia
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Anorexia. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/anorexia
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