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Orexigenic

    [ Orexigenic ]

    A drug, hormone, or compound that increases appetite.

    Orexigenic hormones include ghrelin, orexin and neuropeptide Y.

    Orexigenic drugs include certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, cannabinoids and steroid hormones.

    See: Anorexigenic

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