bulimia

One entry found for bulimia.

Main Entry: bu·lim·ia
Pronunciation: bü-'lE-mE-&, byü-, -'li-
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek boulimia great hunger, from bou-, augmentative prefix (from bous head of cattle) + limos hunger -- more at COW
1 : an abnormal and constant craving for food
2 : a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression -- called also bulimia nervosa
- bu·lim·ic /-'lE-mik, -'li-/ adjective or noun