noun

bulimia

bulimia

She sought treatment for her bulimia.

She sought treatment for her bulimia.

((bulimia)) a medical condition Bulimia is a serious eating disorder.

Synonyms: eating disorder; Related concepts: anorexia nervosa

From Greek 'bous' (ox) + 'limos' (hunger), meaning 'ox-hunger'.

Think of a 'bull' that is extremely hungry.

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