anorectic

• Relatif à l'absence d'appétit ou caractérisé par celle-ci, en particulier dans le contexte médical de l'anorexie mentale.

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.

   atteint d'anorexie mentale

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

   Synonymesanorexic

2. Pathologically thinC1formalmedical

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

   anorectique

   • 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.

   Synonymesanorexiccadaverousemaciatedgauntskeletalskin and boneswasted

   Antonymescorpulentfatobeseoverweight

3. Causing loss of appetiteC1formalmedical

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

   anéxiogène

   • 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.

   Synonymesanorexigenic

• Nom désignant une personne souffrant d'anorexie mentale, un trouble grave du comportement alimentaire caractérisé par une peur intense de prendre du poids et une perception déformée de son corps.

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.

   personne anorexique

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

   Synonymesanorexic

2. Appetite suppressantC1formalmedical

   A substance or medication that causes loss of appetite.

   Anorexigène (coupe-faim)

   • 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.

   Synonymesanorexigenicappetite suppressant

   Antonymesappetizer