Primary capitation is a relationship between a managed care organization (MCO) and primary care physician (PCP), in which the PCP is paid directly by the MCO for those enrolled members who have selected the physician as their provider.
eating disorder. noun. Medical Definition of eating disorder. : any of several psychological disorders (as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) characterized by serious disturbances of eating behavior.
Eating disorders are usually associated with a fear. of gaining weight and excessive emphasis on body shape and weight. One of. the most common eating disorders is anorexia nervosa, which is characterized. by self-starvation and a distorted perception of body size and/or shape. Individuals affected by anorexia nervosa are generally secretive and exhibit a. steady decline in body weight. Physical symptoms include fatigue, low blood.