Loss of appetite or unwillingness to eat, especially as a medical symptom.
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'posis' (drinking, eating). This medical term entered English through Late Latin, describing the condition where the desire to consume food or drink is absent.
Doctors use this word when a patient loses their appetite mysteriously—it's actually a symptom of many different illnesses, from depression to cancer, making it a crucial clue for diagnosis.
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