anorexigenic

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Definition of anorexigenic

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adj

creating or inducing a state of anorexia

“No major advances were reported in the field of anorexigenic agents during the two year period 1968–1969.”
“Because of its efficacy and widespread clinical usage, amphetamine has been the standard anorexigenic drug for some time.”
“Within this neural circuitry, numerous neuropeptides, both orexigenic (stimulate food intake) and anorexigenic (inhibit food intake), were discovered.”

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adj

creating or inducing a state of anorexia

“No major advances were reported in the field of anorexigenic agents during the two year period 1968–1969.”
“Because of its efficacy and widespread clinical usage, amphetamine has been the standard anorexigenic drug for some time.”
“Within this neural circuitry, numerous neuropeptides, both orexigenic (stimulate food intake) and anorexigenic (inhibit food intake), were discovered.”

noun

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From anorexia + -genic.

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