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an⋅o⋅rec⋅tic

  [an-uh-rek-tik]
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–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.
Also, an⋅o⋅ret⋅ic  [an-uh-ret-ik] , anorexic.

Origin:
1895–1900; an- 1 + orectic
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an·o·rec·tic   (ān'ə-rěk'tĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Marked by loss of appetite.

  2. Suppressing or causing loss of appetite.

  3. Of or affected with anorexia nervosa.

n.  

  1. One who is affected with anorexia nervosa.

  2. An anorectic drug.


[From Greek anorektos, without appetite : an-, not; see a-1 + orektos, verbal adjective of oregein, to reach out for; see reg- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: 2anorectic
Variant: also anoretic
Function: noun
1 : an anorectic agent
2 : ANOREXIC
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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anorectic an·o·rec·tic (ān'ə-rěk'tĭk) or an·o·ret·ic (-rět'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Marked by loss of appetite.

  2. Suppressing or causing loss of appetite.

  3. Of or affected with anorexia nervosa.

n.

  1. An agent that causes loss of appetite.

  2. One affected with anorexia nervosa.

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