'''Anorexia''' is a psychological syndrome (or behavior pattern) in which a person systematically starves him/herself because of their perception of being overweight. The majority of individuals suffering from anorexia are female.
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#redirect [[Anorexia nervosa]]
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As with several other similar diagnoses, the popular press often implies that the behavior is caused by the syndrome. In fact, the behavior ''is'' the syndrome.