n. 1. An eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating followed by feelings of shame, depression, and self-condemnation. It occurs chiefly in young women of normal and near-normal weight and is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, fasting, or using laxatives. Also called bulimarexia, bulimia nervosa. 2. Excessive or insatiable appetite. [New Latin būlīmia, from Greek boulīmiā : bous, ox; see gwou- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + līmos, hunger.] bu·limic adj. & n. |
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