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Bulimia



Bulimia, eating disorder characterized by insatiable appetite; eating binges are generally followed by self-induced vomiting. It is related to anorexia nervosa. Often observed in psychotics, it also commonly affects adolescent girls.

See also: Anorexia nervosa.

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