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, such as anorexia nervosa (AN) or bulimia nervosa (BN), are diagnosed according to narrow criteria. This excludes most people and the majority of people suffering with disordered eating. Many individuals with disordered eating symptoms are diagnosed with Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS).