ANORECTIC
9 letters
13 Scrabble points
/ænəˈɹɛktɪk/
Definition of ANORECTIC
noun
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A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
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A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.
adjective
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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)"
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Causing a loss of appetite.
Source: Wiktionary
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Length
9 letters
Scrabble Score
13 points
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