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binge-eating syndrome

/ˈbɪndʒ ˌiːtɪŋ ˈsɪndrəʊm/

Tradução: Transtorno alimentar grave caracterizado por episódios recorrentes de consumo de grande quantidade de comida em curto período de tempo, com sensação de perda de controle e sofrimento, mas sem comportamentos compensatórios regulares como vômitos ou uso de laxantes, diferentemente da bulimia.

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/ˈbɪndʒ ˌiːtɪŋ ˈsɪndrəʊm/C1formalmedical
  • ptTranstorno alimentar grave caracterizado por episódios recorrentes de consumo de grande quantidade de comida em curto período de tempo, com sensação de perda de controle e sofrimento, mas sem comportamentos compensatórios regulares como vômitos ou uso de laxantes, diferentemente da bulimia.

A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of food in a short period, often accompanied by a feeling of loss of control and distress.

  1. Binge Eating DisorderC1formal

    A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often very quickly and to the point of discomfort, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control and distress.

    ptTranstorno de compulsão alimentar

    • The patient was diagnosed with binge-eating syndrome after years of secret overeating.
    • Therapy and support groups can be effective treatments for binge-eating syndrome.
    • Unlike bulimia, binge-eating syndrome is not typically followed by purging behaviors.