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Anorectic
An anorectic or anorexic is a drug which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. By contrast, an appetite stimulant is referred to as orexigenic.
The term is (from the Greek ἀν- (an-) = “without” and ὄρεξις (órexis) = “appetite”), and such drugs are also known as anorexigenic, anorexiant, or appetite suppressant.
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Anorectic (adjective)
Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.
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Anorectic (adjective)
Causing a loss of appetite.
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Anorectic (noun)
A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
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Anorectic (noun)
A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.
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Anorexic (adjective)
Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa.
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Anorexic (adjective)
Thin, skinny.
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Anorexic (noun)
Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.
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Anorexic (noun)
A medicine which suppresses appetite.
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Anorexic (adjective)
relating to, characterized by, or suffering from anorexia.
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Anorexic (adjective)
extremely thin
“the body is positively anorexic, helping to keep the guitar’s weight within reasonable limits”
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Anorexic (noun)
a person suffering from anorexia.
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Anorexic (noun)
a medicine which produces a loss of appetite.