bulimia
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.bu·lim·ia
noun \bü-ˈlē-mē-ə, byü-, -ˈli-\Definition of BULIMIA
1
: an abnormal and constant craving for food
2
: a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression —called also bulimia nervosa
— bu·lim·ic \-ˈlē-mik, -ˈli-\ adjective or noun
See Origin of BULIMIA
New Latin, from Greek boulimia great hunger, from bou-, augmentative prefix (from bous head of cattle) + limos hunger — more at cow
First Known Use: 14th century
bu·lim·ia
noun \byü-ˈlim-ē-ə, bü-, -ˈlē-mē-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of BULIMIA
1
: an abnormal and constant craving for food—called also hyperorexia
2
: a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression
Variants of BULIMIA
bu·lim·ia also bou·lim·ia \bü-\ (audio pronunciation)
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