also  bou*lim*ia  n 1  :  an abnormal and constant craving for food - called also hyperorexia   2  :  a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usu. followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression .
 
    
 
Similar sounding terms:  balm  boulimia 
 
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