noun
- Plural of anorectic; people who suffer from anorexia nervosa or have a loss of appetite.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in healthcare and psychological contexts
adjective
- Relating to or causing loss of appetite; suppressing appetite.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term
Examples
- The clinic specializes in treating anorectics with comprehensive nutritional and psychological support.
- Certain medications have anorectic side effects that patients should be aware of.
- Support groups for anorectics provide peer counseling and recovery resources.
- The anorectic properties of the drug made it unsuitable for patients needing to maintain healthy weight.
- Healthcare providers work with anorectics to develop sustainable eating habits and address underlying issues.