Anorexia

/ˌænəˈrɛkʃə/

Synonyms

  • anorexia nervosa
  • eating disorder
  • self-starvation

Slang Meanings

Ana
Some refer to anorexia as 'Ana' in eating disorder communities.
Pro-ana
The 'pro-ana' movement promotes anorexic behaviors, often leading to dangerous consequences.