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Mental Disorders > Feeding and Eating Disorders > Bulimia Nervosa

Preferred term

Bulimia Nervosa  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

  • BULIMIA is also available

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2006; use BULIMIA 1987-2005, use HYPERPHAGIA 1981-1986

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D052018

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