eating disorder

Noun
  1. A disorder of the normal eating routine (synset 114079105)
    is a type of: disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
    subtypes:
    • anorexia - a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
    • pica - an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently
    • binge-purge syndrome, binge-vomit syndrome, bulima nervosa, bulimarexia - a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting
    • binge-eating syndrome, bulimia - a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation

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