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eating disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior
Examples of eating disorder in a Sentence
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Up to 45% of female athletes and 19% of male athletes struggle with an eating disorder, according to a study in the European Journal of Sport Science.
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Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
Doctors, therapists, or dietitians who specialize in eating disorders can help offer support, Engelhart added.
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Cathy Cassata, Health, 1 Aug. 2024
He’s seen eating disorders develop in people who take the drugs as prescribed.
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Liz Szabo, NBC News, 31 July 2024
Beverly Hills, 90210 would dive into taboo topics like AIDS, domestic violence, eating disorders, suicide, and drug abuse, becoming a runaway hit for producer Aaron Spelling.
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Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 15 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above
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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
eating disorder
noun
: any of several disorders (as bulimia) marked by abnormal eating behaviors
Medical Definition
eating disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior
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