bulimia

Meanings

• A severe, life-threatening eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging, usually in the form of self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.

  - "After a large meal, Sarah would feel an overwhelming urge to purge."
  - "John would spend hours binge-eating, only to follow it with hours of purging."

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Synonyms

bulimia nervosa

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Rhymes

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bulimia , anemia , diarrhea , hepatitis , jaundice , nephritis , pancreatitis

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Homophones

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1. Bulimia () : A severe, life-threatening eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.
   

2. Bulimia (Spanish) : A severe, life-threatening eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging, usually in the form of self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.
   

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Variants

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bulimia , bulimia nervosa , bulimias , bulimic , bulimics

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Forms

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The various forms of bulimia include bulimia nervosa, bulimia purgativa, bulimia rhagada, and bulimia ulcerosa. Each form of bulimia presents with unique symptoms and requires specific treatment approaches.

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'boulos' meaning 'desire' and 'iaomai' meaning 'purge'. The term was first used in medical literature in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anorexia Nervosa: Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by the restriction of food intake and/or excessive weight loss, leading to starvation and malnutrition. Anorexia nervosa often co-occurs with bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or other eating disorders.

2. Binge Eating Disorder: Binge eating disorder is a serious eating disorder characterized by the recurrent consumption of large quantities of food (defined as an amount that is greater than what most people would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances) in a short period of time (2 hours or less), accompanied by feelings of loss of control, shame, and/or guilt. Unlike bulimia nervosa, individuals with binge eating disorder do not regularly engage in purging behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.

3. Compulsive Overeating: Compulsive overeating (COE) is a type of disordered eating characterized by the consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, despite feeling full or uncomfortable. Unlike bulimia nervosa, individuals with COE do not regularly engage in purging behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. Instead, they may feel a sense of relief or pleasure after eating, which can lead to a cycle of compulsive overeating.

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Culture

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Bulimia has been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. Some notable examples include the novel 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath, the painting 'Self-Portrait with a Brown Hat' by Frida Kahlo, and the song 'Bulimia' by Swedish pop band ABBA.

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