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Wikipedia: Bulimia nervosa

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulimia_nervosa
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Wikipedia: Bulimia nervosa
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Bulimia nervosa (BN), also known simply as bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating (eating large quantities of food in a short period of time, often feeling out of control) followed by compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or fasting, to prevent weight gain.
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  • Sources, 1 claims: 1 well-attested.

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