anorexic

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Adjective anorexic has 1 sense

anorexic, anorectic - suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin
Antonym: fat (indirect, via thin)

Noun anorexic has 1 sense

anorexic, anorectic - a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
--₁ is a kind of sick person, diseased person, sufferer

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Anorexic

Definition: An individual suffering from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and an extreme desire to become thin, resulting in self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.

Noun: Anorexic refers to a person who is afflicted by anorexia nervosa.

Example Sentence: She was diagnosed as an anorexic and immediately admitted to an eating disorder treatment center.

Adjective: Anorexic describes something related to or exhibiting anorexia nervosa.

Example Sentence: The anorexic behavior exhibited by the model raised concerns about her health and well-being.

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