anorectic vs half-starved

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. 

half-starved

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