inappetence

American  

[in-ap-i-tuhns] / ɪnˈæp ɪ təns /

Also inappetency

noun

1. lack of appetite.

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inappetence British  

/ ɪnˈæpɪtəns /

noun

1. rare lack of appetite or desire

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Other Word Forms

• inappetent adjective

Etymology

Origin of inappetence

First recorded in 1685–95; in- ³ + appetence

Example Sentences

According to Alcumbrac, canine influenza symptoms can include coughing, fever, general lethargy and inappetence.

From Fox News

Owing to the very large proportion of sulphate of Iron and the saline substances, which are found in it, this water is seldom administered internally until it has been allowed to deposit for some time, it is then given in obstructions of the viscera, in dyspepsia, inappetence, hypochondriasis, and in all relaxed and cachectic states of the constitution.

From Project Gutenberg

It is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membrane of the mouth, producing salivation and inappetence, and secondarily affecting the feet, which become sore and swollen.

From Project Gutenberg

It is early attended with high fever and marked general weakness and inappetence.

From Project Gutenberg

On the other hand, if a true arthritis is incited, there will be evident distress manifested, such as hurried respiration, accelerated pulse, inappetence, mixed lameness, local evidence of inflammation and particularly marked supersensitiveness of the affected parts.

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