eating disorder

noun

: any of several psychological disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior

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Both animal and human studies suggest psychedelics could change brain function and increase cognitive flexibility, as well as emotional connectedness—features that tend to be impaired in people with eating disorders. — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 People often get stuck waiting for certainty, says Francesca Emma, a therapist in Long Island who specializes in eating disorders and body image. — Angela Haupt, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 These sources didn’t comment on whether Grande is exploring treatment for an eating disorder or any other particular health condition. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 A good number of folks assume that Grande, who has been seen looking noticeably thinner in the last year or so, has an eating disorder. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eating disorder

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eating disorder was in 1961

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“Eating disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eating%20disorder. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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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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