Anorectic
Anorectic
Anorectic (pronounced: an-uh-REK-tik), also known as anorexic or anorexigenic, is a term used in medicine to describe a decreased or loss of appetite. It is often associated with conditions such as Anorexia nervosa, a psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.
Etymology
The term "anorectic" is derived from the Greek word "anorektos", which means "without appetite". It is composed of the prefix "an-", meaning "without", and "orexis", meaning "appetite".
Related Terms
- Anorexia nervosa: A psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.
- Bulimia nervosa: A psychological disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive use of laxatives and diuretics, or compulsive exercising.
- Eating disorders: A range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape.
- Appetite: The desire to eat food, felt as hunger. Appetite exists in all higher life-forms and serves to regulate adequate energy intake to maintain metabolic needs.
- Cachexia: A complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness and characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anorectic
- Wikipedia's article - Anorectic
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