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Pro-Ana

By Matthew Tiemeyer, About.com

Created: January 11, 2007

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Definition: An abbreviated form of "pro-anorexia." A pro-ana web site is one which promotes anorexia nervosa as noble and beneficial.
Pronunciation: PRO-AN-a
Also Known As: Pro-anorexia
Alternate Spellings: proana
Common Misspellings: pro-anna
Examples: Since recovery from her anorexia was so difficult, Katie was very drawn to the pro-ana web site.
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