bulimia

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the chronic eating disorder bulimia nervosa
a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
An eating syndrome characterized by alternating cycles of binge eating and purging through such techniques as vomiting or extreme dieting
Recurrent episodes of binge eating (rapid consumption of a large amount of food in a discrete period of time), followed by attempts to purge the excess by means of vomiting or laxatives
A disease in which there is a perpetual and insatiable appetite for food; a diseased and voracious appetite
Walt's Bulimia and Anorexia Q/A Archive An eating disorder involving overeating and forcing oneself to vomit Profound intracellular zinc deficiency is the most common known cause See also Zinc Talley Test
{i} abnormal appetite; eating disorder mainly affecting women (characterized by compulsive overeating followed by self-induced vomiting)
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent cycles of binge eating followed by episodes of purging The individual suffers from persistent overconcern with body image and weight but lacks the body image distortion and degree of weight loss experienced by the person with anorexia nervosa
– eating disorder in which there are recurring episodes of binge eating; a sense of lack of control over eating behavior during the binges; self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, strict dieting or fasting, or vigorous exercising to prevent weight gain
an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by forced purging by means of self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives
pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions)
pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions) a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
Recurrent episodes of binge eating (rapid consumption of a large amount of food in a discrete period of time, usually less than two hours) It also includes "consumption of high-calorie, easily ingested food, which is usually done in an inconspicuous maimer These episodes may be terminated by abdominal pain, sleep, social interruption or self induced vomiting "
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by repeated bouts of binge eating followed by purging (usually by vomiting or laxative use) in order to avoid weight gain Repeated binging and purging may cause disturbances of body electrolytes, erosion of the teeth and other serious health problems
Bulimia or bulimia nervosa is an illness in which a person has a very great fear of becoming fat, and so they make themselves vomit after eating. an illness in which a person cannot stop themselves from eating too much, and then vomits in order to control their weight (boulimia , from bous + limos ). Eating disorder, mostly in females, in which excessive concern with weight and body shape leads to binge eating followed by induced vomiting. It usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood and is associated with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Bulimia can have serious medical complications, such as dental decay, stomach rupture, and dehydration, and can be fatal. Treatment may include psychotherapy. Unlike those with anorexia nervosa, most bulimics remain close to their proper weight
the activity of bingeing on large amounts of food, followed by self-induced vomiting
An eating disorder in which episodes of binge eating are followed by self-induced vomiting
bulimia nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by a binge-and-purge cycle - extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting
bulimia nervosa
A disorder marked by morbidly increased appetite, often alternating with periods of anorexia
bulimia nervosa
Eating disorder in which a person regularly eats huge quantities of food and then purges the body by laxatives, induced vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise Eating disorder in which a person regularly eats huge quantities of food and then purges the body by laxatives, induced vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise
bulimia nervosa
Affecting up to 3% of young woman in the United States, bulimia nervosa combines the binges of binge-eating disorder with attempts to get rid of the food eaten during the binge by such methods as self-induced vomiting, use of laxitives, or extreme amounts of excercise Responds to cognitive-behavioral and certain other types of group and individual psychotherapy, as well as SSRIs
bulimia nervosa
eating disorder characterized by eating binges that are often followed by forced vomiting or purging with diuretics and laxatives
bulimia nervosa
An eating disorder characterized by rapid consumption of a large amount of food in a short period of time, with a sense of lack of control during the episode and self-evaluation unduly influenced by body weight and shape There are two forms of the condition, purging and non-purging The first type regularly engages in purging through self-induced vomiting or the excessive use of laxatives or diuretics Alternatively, the non-purging type controls weight through strict dieting, fasting or excessive exercise Cc
bulimia nervosa
type of eating disorder in which one compulsively overeats (most common among teenage girls)
bulimia nervosa
an Eating Disorder characterized by episodes of secretive excessive eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives and diuretics, or excessive exercise
academic bulimia
an approach to test taking, in which information is memorized then purged on test day, never to be recalled again
bulimic
A person suffering from bulimia

The hospital strictly monitored the advertising materials the bulimics and anorexics were allowed to see.

bulimic
Of, or relating to, bulimia nervosa

The woman had displayed a number of bulimic symptoms, prompting her family to stage an intervention.

bulimic
If someone is bulimic, they are suffering from bulimia. bulimic patients I was anorexic and bulimic. A bulimic is someone who is bulimic. a former bulimic
bulimic
Suffering from bulimia nervosa
bulimic
{s} hyperphagic, suffering from bulimia (type of eating disorder)
bulimic
Of, or relating to bulimia nervosa
bulimic
suffering from bulimia
Turkish - English
bulimia
bulimia

    Hyphenation

    bu·li·mi·a

    Turkish pronunciation

    byulîmiı

    Pronunciation

    /byo͞oˈləmēə/ /bjuːˈlɪmiːə/
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