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anorexia nervosa

/ˌænəˈreksiə nɜːrˈvoʊsə/

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/ˌænəˈreksiə nɜːrˈvoʊsə/C1formalmedical
  • ruСерьёзное медицинское и психологическое расстройство пищевого поведения, характеризующееся интенсивным страхом набора веса, искажённым восприятием своего тела и строгим ограничением потребления пищи, приводящим к опасно низкой массе тела.

A serious medical and psychological eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and severe restriction of food intake, leading to dangerously low body weight.

  1. Eating disorderC1formal

    A serious psychological and physical condition characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and severe restriction of food intake.

    ruРасстройство пищевого поведения

    • Anorexia nervosa often requires a combination of medical and psychological treatment.
    • She was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa after a significant and unhealthy weight loss.
    • The documentary explored the challenges of recovering from anorexia nervosa.