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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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Were there conversations as to how much of her eating disorder to show, both to honor her and any audience member experiencing this?
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
The company also moved to hide suicide and eating disorder content from teens on both of its platforms.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 30 May 2024
One downside is when incorrect information could be dangerous: an eating disorder helpline or legal advice for small businesses, for example.
—Casey Fiesler, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2024
According to a 2015 review by a group of Canadian researchers, frequent family dinners can prevent issues with eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, violent behavior, depression, and suicidal thoughts in adolescents.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 23 May 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 10 Jun. 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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