Anorexia nervosa

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000644",
  "term": "Anorexia nervosa",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A severe eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Individuals with this condition restrict food intake, often engage in compensatory behaviors, and maintain a body weight far below what is considered healthy. It is a complex psychiatric disorder with serious physical and psychological consequences.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "anorexia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 847 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anorexia-nervosa/"
}