binge-purge syndrome

bu•lim•i•a

(byuˈlɪm i ə, -ˈli mi ə, bu-)

n. 1. Also called bulim′ia ner•vo′sa (nɜrˈvoʊ sə) a habitual disturbance in eating behavior characterized by bouts of excessive eating followed by self-induced vomiting, purging with laxatives, strenuous exercise, or fasting. 2. Also called hyperphagia. abnormally voracious appetite or unnaturally constant hunger. [1590–1600; earlier b(o)ulimy < Greek boulīmía extreme hunger] bu•lim′ic, adj., n.

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Noun

binge-purge syndrome - a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomitingbinge-vomit syndrome, bulima nervosa, bulimarexiaeating disorder - a disorder of the normal eating routine

binge-purge syndrome

A condition characterised by recurrent binge eating—at least 2 days/week for 6 months; absence of anorexia nervosa; no recurrent purging, excessive exercise or fasting, marked distress with 3+ of following: Eating very rapidly; eating until uncomfortably full; eating when not hungry; eating alone; feeling disgusted or guilty after a binge