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bu⋅lim⋅a⋅rex⋅i⋅a

  [byoo-lim-uh-rek-see-uh, -lee-muh-, boo-, buh-]
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–noun Psychiatry.
a syndrome in which the symptoms of both bulimia and anorexia nervosa are present, characterized by distorted body image, excessive weight loss, and use of forced vomiting to compensate for periods of binge eating.
Origin:
1975–80; bulim(ia) + (an)orexia, with -o- resp. as -a-

Related forms:
bu⋅lim⋅a⋅rex⋅ic, adjective, noun
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bu·lim·a·rex·i·a   (byōō-lĭm'ə-rěk'sē-ə, -lē'mə-, bōō-)   
n.  See bulimia.

[bulim(ia) + (an)orexia.]
bu·lim'a·rex'ic adj. & n.
bu·li·mi·a   (bōō-lē'mē-ə, -lĭm'ē-ə, byōō-)   
n.  

  1. An eating disorder, common especially among young women of normal or nearly normal weight, that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting. Also called bulimarexia, bulimia nervosa.

  2. Excessive or insatiable appetite.


[New Latin būlīmia, from Greek boulīmiā : bous, ox; see gwou- in Indo-European roots + līmos, hunger.]
bu·li'mic adj. & n.
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Main Entry: bu·lim·a·rex·ia
Pronunciation: bü-"lim-&-'rek-sE-&, byü-, -"lE-m&-
Function: noun
: BULIMIA 2 —bu·lim·a·rex·ic /-sik/ noun or adjective
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bulimarexia bu·lim·a·rex·i·a (by&oomacr;-lĭm'ə-rěk'sē-ə, -lē'mə-, b&oomacr;-)
n.
An eating disorder marked by an alternation between abnormal craving for and aversion to food. It is manifested by episodes of excessive food intake followed by periods of fasting and self-induced vomiting or diarrhea. Also called binge-purge syndrome, binge-vomit syndrome.

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