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bulimia: see eating disorders eating disorders, in psychology, disorders in eating patterns that comprise four categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, and pica. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation to avoid obesity. ..... Click the link for more information. . bulimia 1. pathologically insatiable hunger, esp when caused by a brain lesion 2. a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating followed by vomiting: sometimes associated with anxiety about gaining weight bulimia [bə′lēm·ē·ə] (medicine) Excessive, insatiable appetite, seen in psychotic states; a symptom of diabetes mellitus and of certain cerebral lesions. Also known as hyperphagia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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