bulimia

bu·li·mi·a   (bōō-lē'mē-ə, -lĭm'ē-ə, byōō-)    n.   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. 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.

Main Entry: bu·lim·ia
Pronunciation: byü-'lim-E-&, bü-, -'lE-mE-
Variant: also bou·lim·ia /bü-/
Function: noun
1 : an abnormal and constant craving for food called also hyperorexia
2 : a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly infemales, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression

bulimia bu·lim·i·a (by&oomacr;-lĭm'ē-ə, -lē'mē-ə, b&oomacr;-)
n.
A chronic eating disorder involving repeated and secretive episodes of eating, characterized by uncontrolled rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period of time, followed by self-induced vomiting, purging, and anorexia and accompanied by feelings of guilt, depression, or self-disgust. Also called binge-eating syndrome, bulimia nervosa, hyperorexia.

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bu·lim'ic adj. & n.

bulimia   (b-lē'mē-ə)  Pronunciation Key  An eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period of time, followed by self-induced vomiting, fasting, and other measures to prevent weight gain. It is most common among young women and teenage girls.