Bulimia

Eating an excess amount of food in a short period of time, as seen in the disorder of BULIMIA NERVOSA. It is caused by an abnormal craving for food, or insatiable hunger also known as ox hunger.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): C23.888.821.645.500

MeSH Unique ID: D002032

Entry Terms:

• Bulimias
• Binge Eating
• Eating, Binge

Previous Indexing:

• Hyperphagia (1981-1986)

See Also:

• Bulimia Nervosa

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Hyperphagia
Bulimia