Anorectic vs. Anorexic

Anorecticadjective

Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.

Anorecticadjective

Causing a loss of appetite.

Anorecticnoun

A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.

Anorecticnoun

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

Anorecticnoun

a person suffering from anorexia nervosa

Anorecticadjective

suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin

Anorecticadjective

causing loss of appetite;

Anorectic

An anorectic or anorexic is a drug which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. By contrast, an appetite stimulant is referred to as orexigenic.

Anorexicadjective

Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Anorexicadjective

(by extension) Thin, skinny.

Anorexicnoun

Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Anorexicnoun

A medicine which suppresses appetite.

Anorexicnoun

a person suffering from anorexia nervosa

Anorexicadjective

suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin

Anorexicadjective

relating to, characterized by, or suffering from anorexia.

Anorexicadjective

extremely thin

Anorexicnoun

a person suffering from anorexia.

Anorexicnoun

a medicine which produces a loss of appetite.