Medical Dictionary
bulimia
noun bu·lim·ia \byü-ˈlim-ē-ə, bü-, -ˈlē-mē-\
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-\
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