Definition: Anatriptic refers to a condition where a person feels nauseous or nauseated, often without any physical symptoms. The term comes from Greek roots "ant" (incline) and "ratio," which means to reduce (a number by dividing). In this context, anatripticism is a state where the body's internal organs are atrophied due to excessive stress. Anatriptic refers to a condition where a person feels nauseous or nauseated, often without any physical symptoms. The term comes from Greek roots "ant" (incline) and "ratio," which means to reduce (a number by dividing). In this context, anatripticism is a state where the body's internal organs are atrophied due to excessive stress. The word 'anatriptic' is derived from the Greek root words 'ant' (which literally translates to 'incline') and 'ratio,' which means to reduce. These words suggest that the person feels nauseous due to an imbalance in their body's internal processes, especially regarding certain organs or systems.