anorectic /ano·rec·tic/ (an″o-rek´tik)
anorectic
anorectic [an″o-rek´tik]
anorectic
1. pertaining to anorexia.
2. an agent that diminishes the appetite.
an·o·rec·tic ( n  -r k t k) or an·o·ret·ic (-rtk)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. |
anorectic
[an′ōrek′tik]
1 pertaining to anorexia.
3 causing a loss of appetite, as an anorexiant drug. Also anorectous, anorexiant, anorexic.
anorectic [an″o-rek´tik]
1. pertaining to anorexia.
2. without appetite.
3. an agent that diminishes or suppresses the appetite for food. Most of the drugs used for this purpose are central nervous system stimulants (the amphetamines and similar sympathomimetic amines). These drugs should not be used in a lifelong weight-control program. Abuse of them, which is frequent, can lead to tolerance and psychological dependence.
anorectic
1. pertaining to anorexia.
2. an agent that diminishes the appetite for food.
anorectic
adjective Referring to anorexia noun A person with anorexia nervosa See Anorexia nervosa, Anorexic.
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