ANORECTIC

anorectic, anorexigenic

(adjective) causing loss of appetite; “an anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug”

anorexic, anorectic

(adjective) suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin

anorexic, anorectic

(noun) a person suffering from anorexia nervosa

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

anorectic (comparative more anorectic, superlative most anorectic)

Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.

Noun

anorectic (plural anorectics)

A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.

A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary



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