binge-purge syndrome

Definitions of binge-purge syndrome
  1. noun
    a disorder of eating in which the person alternates between strong craving for food and aversion to food; characterized by excessive eating followed by periods of fasting or self-induced vomiting
    synonyms: binge-vomit syndrome, bulima nervosa, bulimarexia, bulimia, bulimia nervosa
    see moresee less
    type of:
    eating disorder
    a disorder of the normal eating routine
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘binge-purge syndrome'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family