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bulimia

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Noun — An eating disorder marked by cycles of binge eating followed by purging, such as self-induced vomiting.

Etymology

A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek boulimia, "ravenous hunger," from bous ("ox") + limos ("hunger") — literally "hungry as an ox."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bulimia” mean?

The word “bulimia” means an eating disorder marked by cycles of binge eating followed by purging, such as self-induced vomiting. In plain terms, a serious eating disorder involving binge eating and purging.

How do you pronounce “bulimia”?

“Bulimia” is pronounced byoo-LEE-mee-uh (/bjuˈlimi.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “bulimia” in a sentence?

Here is “bulimia” used in a sentence: “She was diagnosed with bulimia in her late teens and got help through therapy.”

What part of speech is “bulimia”?

“Bulimia” is a noun.

Where does the word “bulimia” come from?

The word “bulimia” comes from Ancient Greek. A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek boulimia, "ravenous hunger," from bous ("ox") + limos ("hunger") — literally "hungry as an ox.".

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