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    GlossaryAnorexia Nervosa

    serious eating disorder causing extreme weight loss and malnutrition

    Anorexia Nervosa, often simply called Anorexia, is a serious psychological and eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to extreme food restriction and excessive weight loss. This condition can result in severe malnutrition, organ damage, and even death if not treated, and it often requires a multidisciplinary approach involving medical, nutritional, and psychological interventions.

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