Bulimia Nervosa

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Is a:
  • Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Definition:
An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (bulimia or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, excessive exercise, and fasting.
Synonyms:
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Binge-Eating Disorders
  • Disorder, Binge-Eating
  • Disorders, Binge-Eating
  • Nervosa, Bulimia
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