Welcome to Anagrammer Crossword Genius! Keep reading below to see if bulimia is an answer to any crossword puzzle or word game (Scrabble, Words With Friends etc). Scroll down to see all the info we have compiled on bulimia.
bulimia
Searching in Crosswords ...
The answer BULIMIA has 3 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
Searching in Word Games ...
The word BULIMIA is VALID in some board games. Check BULIMIA in word games in Scrabble, Words With Friends, see scores, anagrams etc.
Searching in Dictionaries ...
Definitions of bulimia in various dictionaries:
noun - a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
noun - pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions)
Insatiable appetite.
Word Research / Anagrams and more ...
Keep reading for additional results and analysis below.
| Possible Crossword Clues |
|---|
| Compulsive over-eating followed by self-induced vomiting |
| Eating disorder |
| Abnormal hunger |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
|---|
| Jul 10 2012 Irish Times (Simplex) |
| Aug 26 2010 The Guardian - Quick crossword |
| Jul 10 2003 Irish Times (Simplex) |
| Possible Jeopardy Clues |
|---|
| From Greek for great hunger beating this behavior syndrome is among Jane Fonda's causes |
| This eating disorder that leads to binging is sometimes seen in cases of anorexia |
| Disorder characterized by binge eating &... well, never mind |
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
|---|
| an emotional disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by fasting or self-induced vomiting or purging. |
| a mental illness in which someone eats in an uncontrolled way and in large amounts, then vomits intentionally |
| An emotional disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by fasting or self-induced vomiting or purging. |
| An eating disorder, common especially among young women of normal or nearly normal weight, that is characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation. It is often associated with measures taken to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, dieting, or fasting. Also called bulimarexia, bulimia nervosa. |
| Excessive or insatiable appetite. |
| pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions) |
| a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation |
| Bulimia might refer to |
|---|
| Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Binge eating refers to eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time. Purging refers to the attempts to get rid of the food consumed. This may be done by vomiting or taking laxatives. Other efforts to lose weight may include the use of diuretics, stimulants, water fasting, or excessive exercise. Most people with bulimia are at a normal weight. The forcing of vomiting may result in thickened skin on the knuckles and breakdown of the teeth. Bulimia is frequently associated with other mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and problems with drugs or alcohol. There is also a higher risk of suicide and self-harm.Bulimia is more common among those who have a close relative with the condition. The percentage risk that is estimated to be due to genetics is between 30% and 80%. Other risk factors for the disease include psychological stress, cultural pressure |