anorectic – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
anorectic
adj.
pertaining to or characterized by anorexia, suffering from anorexia (eating disorder characterized by self-induced starvation)
Anorectic
An
anorectic or
anorexic (from the
Greek an- = "without" and
orexis = "appetite"), also known as
anorexigenic,
anorexiant, or
appetite suppressant, is a
dietary supplement and/or
drug which reduces
appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to
weight loss. By contrast, an appetite stimulant is referred to as
orexigenic.
anorectic
Noun
1. a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
(synonym) anorexic
(hypernym) sick person, diseased person, sufferer
Adjective
1. suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin
(synonym) anorexic
(similar) thin, lean
2. causing loss of appetite; "an anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug"
(synonym) anorexigenic
(similar) causative
anorectic
ANORECTIC
ANORESSICO. ANORESSANTE. ANORESSIZZANTE