anorectic
anorectic — adjective
- anorecticpositive
- more anorecticcomparative
- most anorecticsuperlative
1. describes someone who has anorexia nervosa, a serious mental condition that make
describes someone who has anorexia nervosa, a serious mental condition that makes them eat very little because they fear gaining weight
The clinic runs a special program for anorectic teenagers who need help.
collocation: anorectic + teenager / patient / young person
Dr. Okafor treated an anorectic patient at the hospital for six months.
Olga's parents grew worried when their anorectic daughter stopped eating meals.
The eating-disorder team helps anorectic young people regain a healthy weight.
A new study shows that many anorectic patients also suffer from depression.
文法句型
be anorectic
anorectic + noun
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'anorexic' is more common than 'anorectic'. The clinical term 'anorectic' appears most often in medical reports and psychology journals.
常見錯誤
2. describes a drug, chemical, or treatment that causes a person to lose their appe
describes a drug, chemical, or treatment that causes a person to lose their appetite or feel less hungry
This anorectic drug makes patients feel less hungry during their treatment.
collocation: anorectic drug / medicine / agent
Dr. Park explained that the anorectic effect of the medicine lasts about two weeks.
collocation: anorectic effect
A research team in Seoul tested an anorectic compound on laboratory mice.
Some anorectic chemicals are sold online in unregulated diet pills.
The doctor warned that anorectic drugs can have serious side effects.
- appetite-suppressing
more transparent in meaning and used in patient information leaflets
- anorexigenic
a more technical synonym found in pharmacology papers
- appetite-stimulating
describes a substance that increases hunger
文法句型
anorectic + noun (drug/agent/effect)
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in medical and pharmacological writing. The subject is always a substance or treatment — never a person.
常見錯誤
anorectic — noun
1. a person who has anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder in which they eat v
a person who has anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder in which they eat very little because they are afraid of becoming fat
The hospital runs a weekly support group for anorectics who want to recover.
plural: anorectics
Dr. Rivera has helped many young anorectics learn to eat again and reach a healthy weight.
The documentary follows three anorectics through their treatment at the clinic.
A nutritionist created a special meal plan for the young anorectic at the center.
The anorectic told her doctor she wanted to gain strength and return to school.
- anorexic
more common in everyday use; 'anorectic' is the clinical synonym
- person with anorexia
person-first phrasing preferred in healthcare and media
文法句型
an anorectic
the anorectic
anorectics (plural)
用法筆記
Many people prefer person-first language ('a person with anorexia') over identifying someone as 'an anorectic'. Use the noun form carefully in non-clinical settings.