loading...| Preferred Name |
Bulimia Nervosa |
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| Synonyms |
BN - Bulimia nervosa Bulimia nervosa (disorder) bulimia nervosa Nervosa, Bulimia Bulimia Nervosa [Disease/Finding] Bulimia |
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| Definitions |
[CSP Definition]: Eating disorder that involves eating massive quantities of food (binge eating) and then eliminating the food by inappropriate compensatory methods to prevent weight gain, such as self induced vomiting or strong laxatives. [NICHD Definition]: Recurrent episodes of over-eating. [MSH Definition]: 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. [NCIt Definition]: A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge-eating over which the individual feels a lack of control; these episodes of binge-eating are followed by recurrent compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain, usually self-induced vomiting. In addition, self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body image. |
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http://pat.nichd.nih.gov/maternalconditions/C2267227 |
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| Definition |
[CSP Definition]: Eating disorder that involves eating massive quantities of food (binge eating) and then eliminating the food by inappropriate compensatory methods to prevent weight gain, such as self induced vomiting or strong laxatives. [NICHD Definition]: Recurrent episodes of over-eating. [MSH Definition]: 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. [NCIt Definition]: A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge-eating over which the individual feels a lack of control; these episodes of binge-eating are followed by recurrent compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain, usually self-induced vomiting. In addition, self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body image. |
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| External Source |
https://ncim.nci.nih.gov/ncimbrowser/ConceptReport.jsp?dictionary=NCI%20Metathesaurus&code=C2267227 |
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| Label |
Bulimia Nervosa |
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C2267227 |
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| PAT ID |
C2267227 |
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| prefLabel |
Bulimia Nervosa |
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| Synonyms |
BN - Bulimia nervosa Bulimia nervosa (disorder) bulimia nervosa Nervosa, Bulimia Bulimia Nervosa [Disease/Finding] Bulimia |