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Bulimia Nervosa  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (BULIMIA or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced VOMITING, use of LAXATIVES or DIURETICS, excessive exercise, and FASTING.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-F18ZRTXF-0

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