anorexigenic

(adjective)

creating or inducing a state of anorexia

Related Terms

  • orexigenic
  • thymosin
  • leptin
  • atrial natriuretic peptide

Examples of anorexigenic in the following topics:

  • Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions

    • Leptin increases the activity of anorexigenic neurons and decreases that of orexigenic neurons, producing a feeling of satiety after eating, thus affecting appetite and reducing the urge for further eating.
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