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anorectic

 

[ รฆnษ™หˆrษ›tษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Anorectic refers to a state associated with a loss of appetite or an aversion to food. This term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe individuals who may be suffering from various health issues that diminish their desire to eat. Anorectics may be affected by psychological conditions such as anorexia nervosa or can be a symptom of other medical problems. In some cases, anorectic may also refer to substances that reduce appetite, often used in weight management.

Synonyms

appetite-suppressing, fasting, non-eating

Examples of usage

  • The anorectic effects of the medication were significant.
  • She was diagnosed with an anorectic condition.
  • Anorectic symptoms can be serious and require treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "anorectic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anorexia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเฅ‹เคฐเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anorexie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anoreksia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะพั€ะตะบัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anoreksja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹’้ฃŸ็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anorexie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anorexia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anoreksi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์‹์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู‚ุฏุงู† ุงู„ุดู‡ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anorexie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anorexia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŒ้ฃŸ็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anoreksija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anorexรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะพั€ะตะบัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anoreksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anorexia

Etymology

The term 'anorectic' is derived from the Greek word 'anorexia', which means 'lack of appetite'. It combines 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'orexis' meaning 'appetite' or 'desire'. The use of the word in the medical field has evolved, particularly in the early 20th century, as more awareness was brought to eating disorders and appetite-related issues. Anorexia nervosa, a severe psychological condition characterized by self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss, helped solidify the term's association with pathological conditions in the public consciousness. In modern usage, 'anorectic' can refer more broadly to anything that diminishes appetite, including certain drugs or conditions. Over time, the focus on mental health's role in these conditions has expanded understanding of the complex interplay between psychology and physical health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,127, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.