anorexigenic

/ˌænɔrɛksɪˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or tending to reduce appetite

“The anorexigenic effects of the new diet pill were impressive.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that produces a reduction in appetite

“The anorexigenic properties of the plant have made it a subject of interest in the medical field.”

Synonyms

  • anorectic
  • appetite-suppressant

Antonyms

  • hyperphagic
  • hypophagic