SITOPHOBIA

Etymology

Noun

sitophobia (uncountable)

(pathology) A morbid or insane dread of eating. An aversion to food.

Synonyms

• cibophobia, anorexia nervosa

Antonyms

• sitomania

Source: Wiktionary


Si`to*pho"bi*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A version to food; refusal to take nourishment. [Written also sitiophobia.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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