Binging and purging
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| Binging and purging | |
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| Term | Binging and purging |
| Short definition | behavior characteristic of the disorder bulimia in which a person overeats then rids themselves of the food before it can be absorbed by the body, either by forced vomiting or through the use of laxatives |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Binging and purging (definition) behavior characteristic of the disorder bulimia in which a person overeats then rids themselves of the food before it can be absorbed by the body, either by forced vomiting or through the use of laxatives
==Binging and purging (overview)==