anoretic
əˈrɛk adjective
1.
Also, an·o·rec·tous. having no appetite.
2.
causing a loss of appetite.
noun
3.
an anorectic substance, as a drug; anorexiant.
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anorexia (ˌænɒˈrɛksɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | loss of appetite |
| 2. | Also called: anorexia nervosa a disorder characterized by fear of becoming fat and refusal of food, leading to debility and even death |
| [C17: via New Latin from Greek, from | |
| ano'rectic | |
| —adj, —n | |
| ano'rexic | |
| —adj, —n | |
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Anoretic
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Word Origin & History
anorectic
"characterized by lack of appetite," 1894, medical L., from Gk. anorektos "without appetite" (see anorexia). As a noun, attested from 1913.
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anorectic an·o·rec·tic (ān'ə-rěk'tĭk) or an·o·ret·ic (-rět'ĭk)
adj.
Marked by loss of appetite.
Suppressing or causing loss of appetite.
Of or affected with anorexia nervosa.
An agent that causes loss of appetite.
One affected with anorexia nervosa.
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