anorectic

• Relativo a la falta de apetito o caracterizado por ella, especialmente en el contexto del trastorno médico de la anorexia nerviosa.

Relating to or characterized by a lack of appetite, especially in the context of the medical condition anorexia nervosa.

1. Suffering from anorexia nervosaC1formalmedical

   Relating to or affected by anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.

   anoréxico

   • The anorectic patient required specialized medical care.
   • Anorectic individuals often have a distorted body image.
   • The clinic treats anorectic patients with a multidisciplinary approach.

   Sinónimosanorexic

2. Pathologically thinC1formalmedical

   Describing someone who is extremely thin due to a medical condition or disorder.

   anoréxico (extremadamente delgado por un trastorno)

   • The anorectic appearance of the patient was alarming.
   • Her anorectic frame was a result of the eating disorder.
   • The doctor noted the anorectic state of the individual.

   Sinónimosanorexiccadaverousemaciatedgauntskeletalskin and boneswasted

   Antónimoscorpulentfatobeseoverweight

3. Causing loss of appetiteC1formalmedical

   Having the property of suppressing or reducing the desire to eat.

   que causa pérdida de apetito

   • Some medications have an anorectic effect as a side effect.
   • The drug's anorectic properties helped with weight loss.
   • Anorectic substances are sometimes used in appetite control treatments.

   Sinónimosanorexigenic

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que padece anorexia nerviosa, un trastorno alimentario grave caracterizado por un miedo intenso a ganar peso y una percepción distorsionada del propio cuerpo.

A noun referring to a person who suffers from anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.

1. Person with anorexiaB2formalmedical

   A person who suffers from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.

   Persona con anorexia

   • The clinic provides specialized care for anorectics.
   • She was diagnosed as an anorectic and began therapy.
   • Support groups can help anorectics recover.

   Sinónimosanorexic

2. Appetite suppressantC1formalmedical

   A substance or medication that causes loss of appetite.

   anorexígeno

   • The doctor prescribed an anorectic to help with weight management.
   • Some anorectic drugs have serious side effects.
   • The anorectic effect of the medication was temporary.

   Sinónimosanorexigenicappetite suppressant

   Antónimosappetizer