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APPETITE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A feeling of craving something
Example:
the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible
Synonyms:
appetence; appetency; appetite
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("appetite" is a kind of...):
craving (an intense desire for some particular thing)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "appetite"):
stomach (an appetite for food)
sweet tooth (a strong appetite for sweet food)
Context examples:
My! this air does give one an appetite!
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
In addition, megestrol stimulates appetite in cachectic subjects.
(Megestrol, NCI Thesaurus)
Increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines are correlated with decreased appetite and weight loss; thus, this herbal remedy may improve immune function, appetite and weight gain, which could prevent cachexia.
(Astragalus-based Formulation Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang, NCI Thesaurus)
As increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines is correlated with decreased appetite and weight loss, Artemisia absinthium may increase appetite and improve weight gain.
(Artemisia absinthium, NCI Thesaurus)
Up until now, scientists knew that leptin — a hormone released by fatty tissue, reduces appetite, while ghrelin — a hormone released by stomach tissue makes us want to eat more.
(New Appetite Control Mechanism Found in Brain, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
There is currently not enough evidence related to the effects of noncaloric sweeteners on appetite, short‑term intake, and risk of suffering from cancer or diabetes, as shown by a study.
(Not enough scientific evidence linking noncaloric sweeteners with adverse effects on gut microbiota, University of Granada)
Cereal-based bread which is rich in soluble fibre, proteins and dried fruit provides a balanced breakfast solution that is quick and easy, improving appetite as well as glycemic and insulinemic responses.
(Researchers reveal potential of bread that suppresses appetite, University of Granada)
Physiological effects include an increase in motor activity, euphoria, increased mental alertness, excitatory behavior, and appetite suppression.
(Amphetamine Aspartate, NCI Thesaurus)
Symptoms include weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, and patchy or dark skin.
(Addison Disease, NCI Dictionary)
Scientists recently restored Voyager's footage of Triton and used it to construct the best global color map of that strange moon yet — further whetting appetites for a Pluto close-up.
(NASA Pluto-Bound Spacecraft Crosses Neptune's Orbit, NASA)
