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Definition of Anorectic
1. Noun. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa.
Exact synonyms: Anorexic
Generic synonyms: Diseased Person, Sick Person, Sufferer
Derivative terms: Anorexic
Generic synonyms: Diseased Person, Sick Person, Sufferer
Derivative terms: Anorexic
2. Adjective. Suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin.
3. Adjective. Causing loss of appetite. "An anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug"
Definition of Anorectic
1. Adjective. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic. ¹
2. Adjective. Causing a loss of appetite. ¹
3. Noun. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Anorectic
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Medical Definition of Anorectic
1. 1. Relating to, characteristic of, or suffering from anorexia, especially anorexia nervosa. 2. An agent that causes anorexia. Synonym: anorexic. (05 Mar 2000)