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.
Certain needs, fears, family dynamics, and ways of communicating, thinking, and feeling put a person at greater risk of developing an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. Some of these include: 1  Low self-esteem.2  Difficulty communicating negative emotions, such as anger, sadness, or fear.3  Difficulty dealing with conflict.owever irrational, an eating disorder brings a sense of identity, achievement, and power to certain people who have these personality traits. A small number of people who have eating disorders also have been sexually or physically abused. They may seek to control their environment by controlling their food intake.