Anorectic vs. Anorexic

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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.

Wikipedia
  • Anorectic (adjective)

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

  • Anorectic (adjective)

    Causing a loss of appetite.

  • Anorectic (noun)

    A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.

  • Anorectic (noun)

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

  • Anorexic (adjective)

    Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa.

  • Anorexic (adjective)

    Thin, skinny.

  • Anorexic (noun)

    Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.

  • Anorexic (noun)

    A medicine which suppresses appetite.

Wiktionary
  • Anorexic (adjective)

    relating to, characterized by, or suffering from anorexia.

  • Anorexic (adjective)

    extremely thin

    “the body is positively anorexic, helping to keep the guitar’s weight within reasonable limits”

  • Anorexic (noun)

    a person suffering from anorexia.

  • Anorexic (noun)

    a medicine which produces a loss of appetite.

Oxford Dictionary

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