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lycorexia

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek λύκος (lúkos, “wolf”) + ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”).

Noun

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lycorexia (uncountable)

  1. (pathology, obsolete) Constant, excessive hunger.
    Synonym: cynorexia

Usage notes

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Formerly considered to be a synonym of bulimia.

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