Meaning of anorectic in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   anorectic

   Definitions

   1. suffering from anorexia nervosa

   Examples

   • « pathologically thin »

   Synonyms

   • thin
   • lean
2. 2. causing loss of appetite

   Examples

   • « an anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug »

   Synonyms

   • causative

3. Noun

   anorectic

   Definitions

   1. a person suffering from anorexia nervosa