anorexiant

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an·o·rex·i·ant

(an'ō-rek'sē-ănt),

A drug, process, or event that leads to anorexia.

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an·o·rex·i·ant

(an'ŏ-rek'sē-ănt)

A drug (e.g., so-called diet pills), process, or event that leads to anorexia.

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Anorexiant

A drug that suppresses appetite.

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