noun
aphagia; non-eating
Medical term for the inability or refusal to eat. Often used in clinical contexts; compare with 無食欲 (loss of appetite).
See also: 無食欲
高齢者の無食は深刻な健康問題につながる。
Aphagia in the elderly can lead to serious health problems.
術後の患者に無食の症状が見られた。
The postoperative patient showed symptoms of aphagia.