Where does “bulimia” come from?
Bulimia derives from Ancient Greek βουλιμία, a compound of Ancient Greek βοῦς "ox" and Proto-Indo-European gʷōws, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European gʷṓws.
bulimia (English): A chronic eating disorder characterized by a...
Definitions
- A chronic eating disorder characterized by a...
Ancestry of “bulimia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | βουλῑμῐ́ᾱ | ravenous hunger considered as a medical condition |