Etymology · Ancient Greek
ὄρεξις
4 English words descend from Ancient Greek ὄρεξις, most common first.
- orexinEither of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the two are orexin-A and orexin-B.
- -orexiaRelated to appetite and eating disorders.
- orexigenicThat stimulates the appetite.
- orexisThe affective and conative character of mental activity as contrasted with its cognitive aspect; the appetitive aspect of an act; desire, appetite.