anorectic

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9
Pronunciation
/ænəˈɹɛktɪk/

Definition of anorectic

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
    “[…]cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy.”
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adj

  1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
    “[…]cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy.”
  2. Causing a loss of appetite.
    “anorectic agents”
    “anorectic drugs”

noun

  1. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
  2. A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.
    “stimulants and anorectics”

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνόρεκτος (anórektos, “without appetite”), from ἀν- (an-, “without”) + ὀρέγω (orégō, “to desire”). By surface analysis, an- + orectic.

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