BULIMIC Meaning and
Definition
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Bulimic is an adjective that refers to a medical condition known as bulimia nervosa, which is a type of eating disorder characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by attempts to compensate for the excessive intake of food. This disorder primarily affects adolescents and young adults, primarily females, but can also develop in males. The term "bulimic" can be used to describe individuals who suffer from bulimia nervosa or exhibit symptoms of the disorder.
Someone who is bulimic often experiences an overwhelming urge to consume large quantities of food in a short period, referred to as a binge eating episode. Following this uncontrollable eating, a person with bulimia may engage in compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as inducing vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, or the misuse of laxatives. These behaviors are typically fueled by a distorted body image, an intense fear of gaining weight, and low self-esteem.
The consequences of bulimic behaviors can include various physical and emotional health issues, such as electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal problems, dental erosion, depression, and anxiety. Treatment for bulimia nervosa generally involves a multidisciplinary approach combining therapy, nutritional counseling, and in some cases, medication.
The term "bulimic" is also used to describe objects, systems, or processes that exhibit characteristics of bulimia nervosa. For example, in the context of weather, a bulimic climate refers to a pattern of cycles with extreme fluctuations in temperature or precipitation.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of BULIMIC
The word "bulimic" is derived from the medical term "bulimia", which originated from the ancient Greek language. It is a combination of two Greek words: "bous" meaning "ox" and "limos" meaning "hunger". Hence, "bulimia" in Greek means "ox hunger" or "ravenous appetite". The term was initially used to describe an excessive or insatiable appetite, and later evolved to specifically refer to the eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise. The term "bulimic" is an adjective form of "bulimia" and describes someone who suffers from the eating disorder.
Similar spelling words for BULIMIC
- polemic,
- BLMC,
- palmach,
- PLIMC,
- Palmic,
- polymoog,
- bulimiac,
- bullying,
- Paulmac,
- balmiki,
- Polyaemic.
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