Definition of Anorectic

1. Noun. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Exact synonyms: Anorexic
Generic synonyms: Diseased Person, Sick Person, Sufferer
Derivative terms: Anorexic

2. Adjective. Suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin.
Exact synonyms: Anorexic
Similar to: Lean, Thin
Derivative terms: Anorexia, Anorexia, Anorexic

3. Adjective. Causing loss of appetite. "An anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug"
Exact synonyms: Anorexigenic
Similar to: Causative
Derivative terms: Anorexia

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anorectic

anoraks
anoraky
anorchidism
anorectal
anorectal abscess
anorectal angle
anorectal fistula
anorectal flexure
anorectal junction
anorectal lymph nodes
anorectal spasm
anorectal syndrome
anorectic (current term)
anorectically
anorectics
anoretic
anoretics
anorexia
anorexia nervosa
anorexiant
anorexiants
anorexias
anorexic
anorexically
anorexics
anorexies
anorexigenic

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