adj
anorectic
Anorectic (adj) means characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
adj
1
Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
2
Causing a loss of appetite.
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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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What is the meaning of anorectic?
"anorectic" (adj) means characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
What are the different meanings of anorectic?
"anorectic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; 2. Causing a loss of appetite.