English
Etymology
From Greek �ν��εκ�ο� �without appetite�, from �ν- �without� + ��έγειν �to desire�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/æn��r�ktɪk/

Adjective
en-adj

1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.

#*2005: cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy. � Martin Torgoff, Can't Find My Way Home (Simon & Schuster 2005, p. 160)

1. Causing a loss of appetite.

Noun
en-noun

1. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.

vi:anorectic

• 2007-02-01 04:34 - RobotGMwikt - robot Removing: [[fi:anorectic]]

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