anorexic

• Relativo a la anorexia nerviosa o que la padece, un trastorno alimentario caracterizado por un peso corporal anormalmente bajo y un intenso miedo a ganar peso.

Relating to or suffering from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and intense fear of gaining weight.

1. B2formalmedical

   Relating to or suffering from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.

   anoréxico

   • The patient was diagnosed as anorexic and admitted for treatment.
   • Anorexic individuals often have a distorted body image.
   • She was dangerously anorexic and required immediate medical attention.

   Sinónimosanorectic

2. Pathologically thinB2informalmedical

   Extremely thin to the point of being unhealthy, often due to starvation or an eating disorder.

   anoréxico

   • The model looked anorexic, with her bones protruding.
   • He was so anorexic that he could barely stand.
   • The doctor warned that being anorexic could lead to serious health complications.

   Sinónimoscadaverousemaciatedgauntscrawnyskeletalskin and bonesstarvedwasted

   Antónimoscorpulentfatobeseoverweightplump

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que padece anorexia nerviosa, un trastorno alimentario grave caracterizado por un peso corporal anormalmente bajo y un intenso miedo a ganar peso.

A noun referring to a person who suffers from anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.

1. Person with anorexiaB2formalmedical

   An individual who suffers from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.

   Persona anoréxica

   • The clinic provides specialized care for anorexics.
   • She was diagnosed as an anorexic and began therapy.
   • Support groups help anorexics recover their health.

   Sinónimosanorectic

2. Pathologically thin personB2informalmedical

   A person who is extremely thin, often due to an eating disorder or severe malnutrition.

   Persona anoréxica

   • The documentary showed the struggles of anorexics in recovery.
   • He looked like an anorexic after months of illness.
   • The term 'anorexic' should be used with sensitivity.

   Sinónimosanorectic