Eating Disorder Vocabulary

noun a period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially eating or drinking

verb to indulge in an activity, especially eating or drinking, to excess

• The patient exhibited signs of binge eating disorder.
• I tend to binge watch TV shows on the weekends.
• Let's have a Netflix binge session tonight!
• The stock market experienced a binge of buying activity last week.

noun a powerful desire for something

verb to have an intense longing for something

• The patient's craving for sugar has been noted by the medical team.
• I'm really craving some chocolate right now.
• I'm totally jonesing for a burger.
• His craving for adventure led him to explore new places.

noun lack of appetite or desire for food

• The patient's inappetence is a concerning symptom that may indicate an underlying health issue.
• I've been experiencing inappetence lately, I just don't feel like eating much.
• My inappetence is killing me, I can't even think about food right now.
• His inappetence for adventure is surprising, considering his usual love for trying new things.

noun the quality or state of being thin

• The doctor explained that the patient's thinness was due to a combination of genetics and a fast metabolism.
• I envy her thinness, she can eat anything without gaining weight.
• She's always been skinny, but lately her thinness is starting to worry me.
• The thinness of his argument was evident when he couldn't provide any supporting evidence.