noun
- Plural of anoretic; substances or agents that suppress appetite or reduce the desire to eat.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed anoretics to help manage the patient's weight gain.
- Some anoretics work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.
- Caffeine is a mild anoretic that can reduce hunger sensations.
- The study examined the effectiveness of various anoretics in clinical trials.
- Anoretics should only be used under medical supervision.