bulimarexia

bulimarexia definition - medical

bu·li·ma·rex·i·a (bo͞o-lēˌmə-rĕkˈsē-ə, -lĭmˌə-, byo͞o-)

noun
An eating disorder marked by an alternation between abnormal craving for and aversion to food. It is manifested by episodes of excessive food intake followed by periods of fasting and self-induced vomiting or diarrhea. Also called binge-purge syndrome.

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