Catchword: megarexia

Filed under: English, Health

Part of speech: n.

Quotation: Over-exercising…may also be due to other psychological disorders (e.g. obsessive-compulsive disorder), or to megarexia (also referred to as “bigarexia” or “muscle dysmorphia”). Megarexia is characterised by a constant preoccupation with body size and a rigid exercise routine, resulting in compulsive exercising and weight training even when injuries are present.

Article or document title:
“Dangers of Over-exercising” (URL)

Author:
Lynette Ng

Article, document, publication, web site:
Pharmvision.com

Date of publication:
July19, 2001

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