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hyperorexia
hyperorexia (ˌhaɪpərɒˈrɛksɪə) n (Psychiatry) compulsive overeating[C20: from hyper- + Greek orexis appetite]hyperorexiaan abnormal craving for food; a voracious and insatiable appetite. Cf. bulimia.See also: Food and NutritionTranslationshyperorexia
hyperorexia [hi″per-o-rek´se-ah] excessive appetite.bu·lim·i·a ner·vo·saa chronic morbid disorder involving repeated and secretive episodic bouts of eating characterized by uncontrolled rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period of time (binge eating), followed by self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or vigorous exercise to prevent weight gain; often accompanied by feelings of guilt, depression, or self-disgust. Synonym(s): boulimia, bulimia, hyperorexiabu·lim·i·a ner·vo·sa (bŭ-lē'mē-ă nĕr-vō'să) Chronic morbid disorder involving repeated and secretive episodic bouts of eating characterized by uncontrolled rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period of time, followed by self-induced vomiting and other means. Synonym(s): bulimia, hyperorexia |