noun
- Plural of anorexia; instances or cases of loss of appetite or the eating disorder characterized by severe restriction of food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Usage: Most commonly refers to the plural of anorexia nervosa, a serious mental health condition.; Can also refer to multiple instances of appetite loss in medical contexts.
Examples
- The clinic treats various anorexies and other eating disorders in adolescents.
- Multiple anorexies were documented in the patient's medical history.
- Researchers studied different presentations of anorexies across age groups.
- The hospital's eating disorder unit addresses anorexies through comprehensive treatment programs.
- Anorexies can have serious physical and psychological consequences if left untreated.