Meanings
plural inappetences
- countableuncountableA lack of appetite.
The taste and digestion are often depraved, anorexia, nausea, inappetence and vomiting supervene, the woman desires innutritious or disgusting food, such as chalk, cinders, putrescent animal food, […]
1836, Michael Ryan, A Manual of Medical Jurisprudence1 more example
Inappetence is a common and particularly frustrating problem in hospitalised horses. The exact cause remains obscure in the majority of these cases. The condition is most likely the result of a combination of unfamiliar environment and feed, […]
2009, Kevin Corley, Jennifer Stephen, The Equine Hospital Manual, page 397Synonyms: inappetency
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA lack of appetite.
Origin
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