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Anorectic

//ænəˈɹɛktɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective

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"

Adjective

1
causing loss of appetite wordnet
2
suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin wordnet

Noun

1
A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
2
a person suffering from anorexia nervosa wordnet
3
A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.
"stimulants and anorectics"

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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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