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bulimia nervosa |
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| Definitions |
Although bulimia nervosa is often simply referred to as "bulimia", "bulimia" refers to bulimic behavior and not the disorder itself. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_12129 |
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Although bulimia nervosa is often simply referred to as "bulimia", "bulimia" refers to bulimic behavior and not the disorder itself. |
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| definition |
An eating disorder characterized by the restraining of food intake for a period of time followed by an over intake or binging period that results in feelings of guilt and low self-esteem. An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (bulimia or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics, excessive exercise, and fasting. |
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| ICD-10-CM |
F50.2 |
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| ICD-9-CM |
307.51 |
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bulimia nervosa |
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DOID:12129 |
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bulimia nervosa |
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| short name |
bulimia BN |
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