bulimia
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Noun — An eating disorder marked by cycles of binge eating followed by purging, such as self-induced vomiting.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek boulimia, "ravenous hunger," from bous ("ox") + limos ("hunger") — literally "hungry as an ox."
Full origin of bulimia →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.".