bulimia
noun
bu·lim·ia
bü-ˈlē-mē-ə 
byü-
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byü-
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1
: 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
called also bulimia nervosa
2
: an abnormal and constant craving for food
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Behind the scenes, the schedule was strenuous, and Scherzinger, under pressure to maintain a certain weight, developed bulimia.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024
Trigger warning: This article contains themes of bulimia and binge-eating.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 23 Feb. 2024
If anorexia and bulimia are about punishment, dessert − the spirit of dessert, not just the item on the plate − is the opposite.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The pressure to reach perfection led Stoner to eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, exercise bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024
Trigger warning: This article contains themes of bulimia and binge-eating.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 23 Feb. 2024
If anorexia and bulimia are about punishment, dessert − the spirit of dessert, not just the item on the plate − is the opposite.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
The pressure to reach perfection led Stoner to eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, exercise bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Bulimia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulimia. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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bulimia
noun
bu·lim·ia
bü-ˈlē-mē-ə
byü-
byü-
: a serious eating disorder mainly of young women that is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by intentional vomiting or laxative abuse
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bulimia
noun
bu·lim·ia
byü-ˈlim-ē-ə
bü-
-ˈlē-mē-
bü-
-ˈlē-mē-
variants
also boulimia
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
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