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Definition orthorexia (nervosa) in American English

orthorexia (nervosa) noun

noun
Example

People with orthorexia nervosa fixate on eating foods that make them feel pure and healthy.

Example

After a brief resistance and some research, I'm ready to concede: "My name is David and I am mildly orthorexic."

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orthorexic (noun):someone who is obsessed with healthy eating

Example

Orthorexics exhibit an over-enthusiasm for pure eating and healthy food.

Definition orthorexia (nervosa) in American English