| A | B |
|---|
| anorexia nervosa | eating disorder characterized by loss of appetite due to emotional causes |
| bulimia nervosa | eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating, followed by purging by self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives |
| dependence | compulsive need to use a substance for its satisfying or pleasurable effects |
| echolalia | "parrot speech" typical of autistic children |
| encopresis | chronic involuntary fecal soiling with no medical cause |
| gynecomastia | excessive growth of mammary glands in the male |
| polyphagia | increased food consumption |
| rumination | voluntary regurgitation |
| tolerance | in substance abuse, ability of body tissues to endure and adapt to continued or increased use of a substance |
