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anorectic

adj
/ænəˈɹɛktɪk/

Etymology

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

  1. borrowed from ἀνόρεκτος

Definitions

  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

  3. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa

    A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

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

      • stimulants and anorectics

The neighborhood

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