An anorectic or anorexic is a drug which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. By contrast, an appetite stimulant is referred to as orexigenic. The term is, and such drugs are also known as anorexigenic, anorexiant, or appetite suppressant.

What does the word Orexigenic mean?

adj. Having a stimulating effect on the appetite.

What is Anorexigenic effect?

1. anorexigenic - causing loss of appetite; "an anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug" anorectic. causative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime"