Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Anorexia nerviosa
Anorexia nervosa
An eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight, a refusal to maintain a healthy weight, and a distorted body image. People with anorexia nervosa have an abnormal loss of appetite for food, try to avoid eating, and eat as little as possible.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.