Decreased appetite
Decreased Appetite
Decreased appetite, also known as anorexia, is a condition characterized by a reduced desire to eat.
Pronunciation
Dec-reased Ap-pe-tite
Etymology
The term 'decreased appetite' is derived from the Latin word 'appetitus' which means 'desire for', and the English word 'decrease' which means 'to lessen'.
Definition
Decreased appetite is a symptom where an individual has a lessened desire for food. It is different from Anorexia nervosa, which is a specific eating disorder. Decreased appetite can be a symptom of various medical conditions, including Depression, Cancer, chronic diseases, and certain medications.
Related Terms
- Anorexia: A general loss of appetite or disinterest in food.
- Anorexia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.
- Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much.
- Weight loss: A decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (diet, exercise) or involuntary (illness) circumstances.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Decreased appetite
- Wikipedia's article - Decreased appetite
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