I. ˌa-nə-ˈrek-tik adjective
also an·o·ret·ic -ˈre-tik
Etymology: Greek anorektos, from a- + oregein to reach after — more at right
Date: circa 1894
1.
a. : lacking appetite
b. : anorexic 2
2. : causing loss of appetite
II. noun
also anoretic
Date: circa 1957
1. : an anorectic agent
2. : anorexic