Meaning of the word bulimia in English
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bulimia
US /buːˈliː.mi.ə/
UK /buːˈliː.mi.ə/
Noun
1.
an emotional disorder involving distortion of body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by depression and self-induced vomiting, purging, or fasting.
Example:
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She sought therapy to overcome her struggle with bulimia.
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Awareness campaigns are crucial for educating the public about disorders like bulimia.
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