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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms, Digestive > Anorexia

Preferred term

Anorexia  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

  • ANOREXIA NERVOSA is also available

Scope note

  • The lack or loss of APPETITE accompanied by an aversion to food and the inability to eat. It is the defining characteristic of the disorder ANOREXIA NERVOSA.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under EATING DISORDERS 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000855

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