Bulimic (adjective)

A person who has an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging, usually by self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives.

Origin:

The word bulimic comes from the greek word "bous" meaning ox and "limos" meaning hunger, it is used to describe a person who has an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging, usually by self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives.

Examples:

1. She was bulimic and felt guilty after every binge.
2. The bulimic patient was admitted to the hospital for malnutrition.
3. Bulimic behavior can be dangerous to both physical and mental health.
4. The bulimic patient was struggling with self-esteem issues.
5. The bulimic behavior led to serious health problems.