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.
The three most common types of eating disorders are: 1  Anorexia Nervosa â self-starvation. 2  Bulimia Nervosa â binge eating followed by purging, fasting or excessive exercise. 3  Binge Eating Disorder â episodes of uncontrolled eating, without the abuse of laxatives or vomiting, associated bulimia.