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.
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.
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.