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Anorexia Nervosa

Meaning

Anorexia Nervosa is a severe, clinically defined eating disorder characterized by a persistent restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. From an endocrinological perspective, this state of chronic undernutrition induces profound adaptations in the hormonal landscape. These include hypothalamic dysfunction, suppressed thyroid function, and low sex hormone levels, reflecting the body’s desperate attempt to conserve energy.