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Want of appetite, without a loathing of food.
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What was the old meaning of the word 'anorexia'?
I suppose you mean the literal meaning of anorexia? Today's culture defines anorexia as a disease in which someone deliberately starves themselves. The actual meaning of anorexia though is "without appetite." When attempting to form a diagnosis, a doctor might describe a patient as suffering from anorexia but that only means that they have no appetite. They aren't trying to deliberately starve to achieve a thinner body.
What is the Stem word prefix suffix and meaning of word anorexia?
The stem word in "anorexia" is "orexia," which comes from the Greek word "orexis," meaning appetite. The prefix "an-" means without or lack of, so "anorexia" literally means without appetite. In medical terminology, anorexia refers to a lack of desire to eat, often associated with an eating disorder.
What is the loss of desire to eat called?
The medical symptom would be anorexia, from two words whose combined meaning is "without appetite. This is different from anorexia nervosa; the symptom of anorexia simply means one has less of an appetite which could have many different causes.
What is the scientific name for Anorexia?
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
What is the medical term meaning inability to eat?
The common medical symptom of loss of appetite is called "anorexia".This is often confused by some people's use of the word "Anorexia" to mean Anorexia Nervosa, which is a diagnosed condition with components requiring intervention in both medical and psychological disciplines. Sometimes you must determine by context which is being referenced.Examples:"Doctor, I'm just not feeling well, I'm not hungry and I get tired easily," said the woman."How long have you had this anorexia, and have you also had weight loss?" asked the doctor."My sister has finally accepted treatment for her Anorexia at a specialized treatment center for Anorexics, she is down to 88 pounds now.""Our facility is specialized in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.""Some of the early symptoms of clinical depression are: lack of interest in normal activities, hypersomnolence, anorexia (or increased appetite and binging), fatigue, and inattention to appearance and hygiene.""Poor Bob was diagnosed with cancer. The first sign he had of anything wrong was when he began losing weight due to severe anorexia and nausea."See the link below for more information about the symptom of anorexia and about the condition of Anorexia Nervosa.
Does naomi campell have anorexia?
No she does not have anorexia.
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.)
How can anorexia cause stravation?
Anorexia is starvation..
Is anorexia infectious disease?
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
How many types of Anorexia are there?
There are two major divisions anorexia is diagnosed as 1) anorexia-binge/purge subtype 2) anorexia-restricting type
What is the chain of infection of anorexia?
There is no chain of infection for anorexia, as it is not caused by a pathogen. Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder.
