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purging

purging Purging is the use of inappropriate behaviors to try to prevent weight gain after binge eating.

Purging is the use of inappropriate behaviors to try to prevent weight gain after binge eating. In this context, it can include self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, excessive exercise, or fasting.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Bulimia Nervosa” (D052018).
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