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What Does Anorexia Mean in Latin? The Ancient Roots of a Modern Term

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While it is a modern medical term, the word *anorexia* itself has linguistic roots that extend back centuries. So, what does anorexia mean in Latin? It is a complex linguistic story, as the word primarily originates not from Latin, but from Ancient Greek, with a significant Latin addition later to form the complete medical term.