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anorexia nervosa
Definition
A mental disorder characterized by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a significant disturbance in perception of shape or size of body.Usage: The extremely frail girl was diagnosed as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
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