Description
bulimia nervosa: A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge-eating over which the individual feels a lack of control; these episodes of binge-eating are followed by recurrent compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain, usually self-induced vomiting. In addition, self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body image.
Data source
| FinnGen phenocode |
F5_BULIMIA |
| Hospital Discharge registry |
ICD-10: F503/F502, ICD-9: 3075B |
| Cause of Death registry |
ICD-10: F503/F502, ICD-9: 3075B |
| Level in the ICD-hierarchy |
3 |
| First defined in version |
DF2 |
Ontology