Bulimia (Noun)
Meaning 1
Pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
A disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The young woman struggled with bulimia for years, hiding her secret from friends and family.
- Bulimia is a serious eating disorder that can have severe physical and emotional consequences if left untreated.
- After being hospitalized for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, Sarah finally sought help for her bulimia.
- The pressures of social media and societal beauty standards can contribute to the development of bulimia in vulnerable individuals.
- Researchers are working to develop more effective treatments for bulimia, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.