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hyperorexia

/ ˌhaɪpərɒˈrɛksɪə /

noun

  1. compulsive overeating
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperorexia1

C20: from hyper- + Greek orexis appetite
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Example Sentences

And here are its potential side effects: gastric or esophageal burning, muscular cramps, dizziness, effort-induced discomfort, depression, sedation and/or drowsiness, palpitations, visual disturbances, anorexia, and hyperorexia.

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