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anorexic

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an·o·rex·ic (n-rksk)
adj.
Relating to or suffering from anorexia nervosa.

ano·rexic n.

anorexic.
See anorectic.

anorexic
anorectic.

anorexic
adjective Lacking a normal appetite. See Anorexia nervosa. Cf Anorectic.


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