Loss of appetite
Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite, also known as Anorexia (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loss of appetite
- Wikipedia's article - Loss of appetite
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), is a decrease in the desire to eat. It is a common symptom associated with various medical and psychiatric conditions.
Etymology
The term "anorexia" comes from the Greek words "an-" (without) and "orexis" (desire for food).
Causes
Loss of appetite can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases. Some common causes include:
- Cancer: Many types of cancer can cause loss of appetite, especially if they involve the digestive system.
- Depression: Loss of appetite is a common symptom of depression.
- Chronic disease: Conditions such as COPD, kidney disease, and heart failure can lead to loss of appetite.
- Medication side effects: Some medications can cause loss of appetite as a side effect.
Related Terms
- Anorexia nervosa: A psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Cachexia: A condition that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting, often seen in individuals with chronic illnesses such as cancer, AIDS, and heart failure.
- Malnutrition: A condition that occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients.
Treatment
Treatment for loss of appetite depends on the underlying cause. It may involve treating the disease or condition causing the loss of appetite, changing medications, or providing nutritional support.
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