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Purging

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Definition: The act of eliminating food or food by-products from the body, whether through vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.
Pronunciation: purj-ing
Also Known As: vomiting throwing up
Examples: The stomach acid from Hillary's purging had begun to decay her teeth.
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