Anorexic

usgb/ˌænəˈreksɪk/
adjective

A person who suffers from anorexia, a disease where they refuse to eat enough and it makes them dangerously thin.

The anorexic patient was under constant medical supervision.
Visual representation of "anorexic" - A person who suffers from anorexia, a disease where they refuse to eat enough and it makes them dangerously thin.

Often appears as...

  • anorexic patient
  • anorexic individual
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Medical Condition

Use 'anorexic' to describe someone clinically diagnosed, not just skinny.

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They launched a support group for anorexic patients and their families.
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Not a Choice

Understand anorexia as a disorder, not a lifestyle or diet choice.

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The doctor explained the seriousness of being anorexic.
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Sensitive Context

Use the term with sensitivity; it refers to a serious health issue.

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He is trained to counsel anorexic individuals with empathy.
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