inappetence

noun in·ap·pe·tence \(ˌ)i-ˈna-pə-tən(t)s\

Definition of INAPPETENCE

: loss or lack of appetite

circa 1691

Medical Dictionary

noun in·ap·pe·tence \(ˈ)in-ˈap-ət-ən(t)s\

: loss or lack of appetite <complained of inappetence and slight nausea—Journal of the American Medical Association>

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