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There is technically no exact term or definition to "nervosa" in the English language. For the context is is commonly used in, nervosa generally applies to the fact that something affects either the nervous system, mind / thoughts / mental capacity or reasoning, or influences the body through the mind. Thus, anorexia and bulima have "nervosa" at the end of their official names because they are an eating diorder that is commonly sourced from the mind.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoNervosa means it is related to the nervous system or the brain, in terms of medical conditions.
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What does the word nervosa mean in anorexia nervosa?
The term nervosa in anorexia nervosa refers to a state of nervousness or loss of appetite leading to an eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.
Can plethora be associated with anorexia nervosa?
I do not think it can be associated with anorexia nervosa, but I think it can be related with bulimia nervosa
What disorder is characterized by binging and purging?
It's not an eating disorder 'caused by', but rather 'classified by' and it is known as Bulimia Nervosa. Google it.
When was Mahonia nervosa created?
Mahonia nervosa was created in 1813.
When was Argyreia nervosa created?
Argyreia nervosa was created in 1837.
When was Psychotria nervosa created?
Psychotria nervosa was created in 1788.
When was Nebulosa nervosa created?
Nebulosa nervosa was created in 1884.
When was Scotura nervosa created?
Scotura nervosa was created in 1896.
When was Triphysa nervosa created?
Triphysa nervosa was created in 1866.
What has the author Walter Vandereycken written?
Walter Vandereycken has written: 'Anorexia nervosa' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Therapy, Anorexia Nervosa
Is the disease which is characterized by a cycle of binging and purging.?
Bolivia nervosa
When was Anorexia Nervosa - band - created?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - was created in 1995.
