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vomiting

vomiting In this context, vomiting means making oneself throw up as an unhealthy way to try to prevent weight gain after binge eating.

In this context, vomiting means making oneself throw up as an unhealthy way to try to prevent weight gain after binge eating. It is described as a behavior seen in bulimia nervosa.

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