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• Wannarexia
  ...eria for the diagnosis. The term is a portmanteau of the words 'want' and 'anorexia'. .... It is used to describe individuals who desire or aspire to have anorexia nervosa, often as a result of societal pressures or misconceptions about the disord
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• Promotion of anorexia
  == Promotion of Anorexia == ...ndorsement or encouragement of the [[eating disorder]] known as [[anorexia nervosa]].
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• Decreased appetite
  '''Decreased appetite''', also known as [[Anorexia (symptom)|anorexia]], is a condition characterized by a reduced desire to eat. ...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
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• Anorexia athletica
  == Anorexia Athletica == '''Anorexia Athletica''' (/ænəˈrɛksiə æθˈlɛtɪkə/), also known as '''Sports Anorexia''' or '''Hypergymnasia''', is a condition characterized by excessive exerci
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• Hypergymnasia
  ...uch as [[Anorexia Nervosa|anorexia nervosa]] and [[Bulimia Nervosa|bulimia nervosa]]. ...a person can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in their appearance.
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• Anorexia (symptom)
  '''Anorexia (symptom)''' ...a decreased appetite or complete loss of appetite. It is a common symptom in various diseases and conditions, and can lead to [[malnutrition]] and other
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• Muscle dysmorphia
  ...first used in scientific literature by researchers Pope, Katz, and Hudson in 1997. * Excessive time and overexertion in [[Weight Training|weight training]]
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• Lipophobia
  ...o-fo-bi-a) is a term that refers to an irrational fear or aversion to fats in the diet. ...ften associated with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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• Anorectic
  ...oss of appetite. It is often associated with conditions such as [[Anorexia nervosa]], a psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining wei * [[Anorexia nervosa]]: A psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining wei
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• Underweight
  ...viding a person's weight in kilograms by the square of the person's height in meters. ...ses]], and [[eating disorders]] such as [[anorexia nervosa]] and [[bulimia nervosa]].
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• Chew and spit
  ...ssociated with eating disorders such as [[anorexia nervosa]] and [[bulimia nervosa]], but can also occur independently. ...was first used in the context of eating disorders, but it has been in use in the medical and psychological communities for several decades.
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• Eating Attitudes Test
  ...oms and concerns characteristic of eating disorders. The EAT has been used in research settings to establish the relative severity of eating disturbance. ...ess "symptoms" of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The EAT-26 is probably the most widely used standardized measure of sympto
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• Bulimia nervosa
  == Bulimia nervosa == '''Bulimia nervosa''' (pronounced boo-LEE-mee-uh nur-VOH-suh) is a serious and potentially lif
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• Orthorexia nervosa
  ...ho-rex-ia ner-vo-sa'') is a term that was first used by Dr. Steven Bratman in 1997. The term is derived from the Greek words "orthos," meaning "right" or ...Disorders (DSM-5). However, it is increasingly being studied and discussed in the field of [[Psychology|psychology]] and [[Psychiatry|psychiatry]].
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• Russell's sign
  ...ften used in the diagnosis of [[eating disorders]], particularly [[bulimia nervosa]]. It is named after British psychiatrist, [[William Gull]], who first desc ...ntified the sign in his patients with [[bulimia nervosa]]. The term "sign" in this context is used to denote a physical manifestation of a disease or con
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• Drunkorexia
  ...korexia''' is a colloquial term that combines the words "drunkenness" and "anorexia". It refers to a disordered eating behavior where individuals restrict food ...coined in the 21st century and is primarily used in popular media and not in medical or scientific literature.
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• Anorectics
  ...f [[drug]] that is used to help individuals reduce their [[appetite]] and, in turn, lose [[weight]]. ...more commonly associated with the [[eating disorder]] known as [[anorexia nervosa]].
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• Loss of appetite
  ...''[[Anorexia (symptom)|Anorexia]]''' ({{IPA|əˌnɒrˈiːksiə}}), is a decrease in the desire to eat. It is a common symptom associated with various medical a The term "anorexia" comes from the Greek words "an-" (without) and "orexis" (desire for food).
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• Diner
  ...viously affected their ability to eat, such as [[dysphagia]] or [[anorexia nervosa]]. ...''dîner'', which means "to dine". It was first used in the medical context in the early 20th century to describe patients who were able to eat normally a
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• Carotenoderma
  ...pigmentation of the skin and increased beta-carotene levels in the blood. In most cases, it is associated with increased dietary intake of beta-carotene ...diseases such as [[hypothyroidism]], [[diabetes mellitus]], and [[anorexia nervosa]].
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