anorectic

Meanings

1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
2. Causing a loss of appetite.

1. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
2. A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνόρεκτος (anórektos, “without appetite”), from ἀν- (an-, “without”) + ὀρέγω (orégō, “to desire”). By surface analysis, an- + orectic.