anorexia nervosa
An eating disorder (usually abbreviated as anorexia and sometimes called self-starvation syndrome) characterized by loss of appetite and desire for food, a refusal to maintain body weight over minimal weight for age and height, an intense fear of becoming fat or gaining weight, a distorted body image, and (in females) amenorrhoea. A persistent anorexic may suffer serious medical complications and the condition can be fatal. Anorexia nervosa occurs in males and females, but is most frequent in adolescent girls. Gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers may be particularly prone to anorexia because of the pressures on them to remain slim The illness requires medical treatment and may respond to psychotherapy. ... ...
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