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anorexic
[ an-uh-rek-sik ]
/ ˌæn əˈrɛk sɪk /
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noun
a person who has or experiences anorexia or especially anorexia nervosa.
adjective
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Origin of anorexic
First recorded in 1960–65; anorex(ia) + -ic
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH anorexic
anorectic, anorexicWords nearby anorexic
anorectal, anorectic, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, anorexiant, anorexic, anorexigenic, anorgasmia, anorgasmy, anorthic, anorthite
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How to use anorexic in a sentence
Medical definitions for anorexic
anorexic
[ ăn′ə-rĕk′sĭk ]
adj.
Relating to or suffering from anorexia nervosa.
Other words from anorexic
an′o•rex′ic n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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