Main Entry: bu·lim·ia Pronunciation: bü-'lE-mE-&, byü-, -'li- Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Greek boulimia great hunger, from bou-, augmentative prefix (from bous head of cattle) + limos hunger -- more at COW 1 : an abnormal and constant craving for food 2 : a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression Main Entry: anorexia ner·vo·sa Pronunciation: -(")n&r-'vO-s&, -z& Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, nervous anorexia : a serious disorder in eating behavior primarily of young women in their teens and early twenties that is characterized especially by a pathological fear of weight gain leading to faulty eating patterns, malnutrition, and usually excessive weight loss. ♥ Don't Ask