anorectic vs anorexic

anorectic

noun
  • A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic. 

  • A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss. 

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

  • Causing a loss of appetite. 

anorexic

noun
  • Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa. 

  • A medicine which suppresses appetite. 

adj
  • Thin, skinny, insubstantial. 

  • Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa. 

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