bulimia

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Bulimy

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bulimia nervosa binge-eating syndrome pica famine hunger starvation greed malnutrition purging avarice eating disorder anorexia anorexia nervosa malnourishment bulimarexia
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Antonyms

epicurean gourmand gourmet glutton connoisseur foodie
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Hypernyms

hunger hungriness eating disorder

Examples

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are the most clearly defined subgroups of a wider range of eating disorders. Source: Internet

Diabulimia (Portmanteau of diabetes and bulimia ) An eating disorder where Type 1 diabetics intentionally take less insulin than needed in order to lose weight. Source: Internet

However Ingrid said Diana was 'glad' she had spoken of her bulimia, having received a flood of messages and letters from others who suffered from eating disorders. Source: Internet

During the entire life up to 4% of women have anorexia, 2% have bulimia, and 2% have binge eating disorder. citation Anorexia and bulimia occur nearly ten times more often in females than males. Source: Internet

Both anorexia and bulimia increase the risk of death. Source: Internet

The effects can be devastating – anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder, while less than half of those suffering from anorexia or bulimia fully recover. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bulima nervosa bulimarexia bulimarexic bulimia nervosa bulimiac bulimic