nervosa
Relating to nerves
Nervosa appears almost exclusively in medical terminology, forming part of Latin-derived diagnostic names.
It means "nervous" or "of the nerves" and follows the noun it modifies: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa.
Outside these clinical contexts, the word has no independent use in English.
Eating disorder, self-starvation
- bulimiaDisorder of bingeing and purging
- bingeBout of excess
- purgeEliminate unwanted elements
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
starvation · body dysmorphia · underweight · caloric intake · restriction · emaciation · refeeding · lanugo
Feelings about one's appearance
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- controlAuthority to direct
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
compulsion · anxiety · shame · guilt · secrecy · denial · self-worth · emotional regulation
Mental health medicine
- psychologyStudy of mind, behavior
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
recovery · DSM · diagnosis · treatment · counseling · cognitive behavioral therapy · outpatient · prognosis
anorexia
Eating disorder, self-starvation
malnutrition · starvation · body dysmorphia · underweight · caloric intake · restriction · emaciation · refeeding · lanugo · amenorrhea
body image
Feelings about one's appearance
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- controlAuthority to direct
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
obsession · compulsion · anxiety · shame · guilt · secrecy · denial · self-worth · emotional regulation · trauma
psychiatry
Mental health medicine
- psychologyStudy of mind, behavior
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
nutritionist · recovery · DSM · diagnosis · treatment · counseling · cognitive behavioral therapy · outpatient · prognosis · comorbidity
- nervous wreckPerson overwhelmed by anxiety
- nervous breakdownAcute mental health crisis
- nervous systemSignal transmission network
- nervous energyAnxious excess of vitality
- nervous laughterGiggles from discomfort
- nervous smileTense expression feigning calm