#185 bulimia

bulimia- pathologically insatiable hunger; also bulimia nervosa- a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating followed by vomiting: sometimes associated with anxiety about gaining weight

-C17 from Latin, from Greek boulimia from bous ox+limos hunger

There's also good evidence that bulimia is a multifaceted disorder, and that genetics plays a role.

Companion site: quoteflections- a regular, eclectic mind fix

Tags: word of the day, best words, etymology, spelling, vital, useful, expressive, emotional, strategic, onomatopoeic, connotation, how to, English usage, language, learning, mnemonic devices, vocabulary, quoteflections, quotation, quotes