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The term anorexia nervosa was established in 1873 by Sir William Gull(1st baronet), one of Queen Victoria's personal physicians. The term is of Greek origin: a (α, prefix of negation), n(ν, link between two vowels) and orexis (οÏεξις, appetite), thus meaning a lack of desire to eat
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe name of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is derived from, like most scientific and medical terms, the old latin language. The part anorexia, on its own also a medical condition simply means a complete loss of appetite, no desire to consume food etc.. I would presume nervosa meant something like 'self induced' or controlled, lack of desire for food. For reasons to maintain thinness or an avoidance of weight gain. You get the jist. hope that helped at least half of your curiousity :)
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∙ 13y agoThe name comes from two Latin words that mean nervous inability to eat
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How do you spell anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?
It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)
What has the author Walter Vandereycken written?
Walter Vandereycken has written: 'Anorexia nervosa' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Therapy, Anorexia Nervosa
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
When was Anorexia Nervosa - band - created?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - was created in 1995.
When did Anorexia Nervosa - band - end?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - ended in 2005.
How was anorexia discovered?
In 1689, an English doctor named Richard Morton first described the condition. The condition was named anorexia nervosa by Sir William Gill in 1873.
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.
When was Exile - Anorexia Nervosa album - created?
Exile - Anorexia Nervosa album - was created in 1997.
Who has died from Anorexia Nervosa?
Unfortunately, many people have died from Anorexia Nervosa. A famous singer, Karen Carpenter, with a voice like an angel, died from the effects and complications of Anorexia Nervosa.
What is the difference between anorexia and nervosa?
There is none.
How is anorexia different from nerovsa?
Their is not a difference between the two things. Anorexia Nervosa is the name of the actual eating disorder. The other eating disorder is Bulimia Nervosa, and it is different from Anorexia Nervosa.
