an·o·rec·tic
| \ ˌa-nə-ˈrek-tik
\
\
variants:
or less commonly anoretic \
ˌa-nə-ˈre-tik
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\
Definition of anorectic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: lacking appetite
b
: anorexic sense 2
2
: causing loss of appetite
anorectic
noun
variants:
or less commonly anoretic
Definition of anorectic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an anorectic agent
2
: anorexic
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“Anorectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorectic. Accessed 16 May. 2021.
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anorectic
adjective
an·o·rec·tic
| \ ˌan-ə-ˈrek-tik
\
\
variants:
also anoretic \
-ˈret-ik
\
\
Medical Definition of anorectic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: lacking appetite
b
: anorexic sense 2
2
: causing loss of appetite
anorectic drugs
anorectic
noun
variants:
also anoretic
Medical Definition of anorectic (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an anorectic agent
2
: anorexic
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