Difference between Anorectic and Anorexic

What is the difference between Anorectic and Anorexic?

Anorectic as a noun is a person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic. while Anorexic as a noun is somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic. Causing a loss of appetite.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa.thin, skinny

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.A medicine which suppresses appetite.

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