anorexic

n. one who suffers from anorexia nervosa (eating disorder characterized by a lack of appetite)

adj. suffering from anorexia nervosa (eating disorder characterized by a lack of appetite); anorectic, having no appetite

For the symphonic black metal band, see Anorexia Nervosa (band)''For other uses, see Anorexia Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia often control body weight by voluntary starvation, purging, vomiting, excessive exercise, or other weight control measures, such as diet pills or diuretic drugs. It primarily affects adolescent females all over the world, however approximately 10% of all afflicted are male. Anorexia nervosa is a complex condition, involving psychological, neurobiological, and sociological components.
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An·o·rex·ic adj. Relating to or suffering from anorexia nervosa. an o·rex ic n. anorexic anorectic. anorexic adjective Lacking a normal appetite. [more]Anorexic - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
(synonym) anorectic
(hypernym) sick person, diseased person, sufferer
Adjective
1. suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin
(synonym) anorectic
(similar) thin, lean

adjective
referring to anorexia; (person) suffering from anorexia; the school has developed a programme of counselling for anorexic students