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Buffer is a compound that resists pH change.

Buggery refers to any of various forms of sexual intercourse held to be unnatural or abnormal, especially anal intercourse or bestiality.

Bugs refer to concealed transmitters.

In the psychology context, "bugs" typically refer to errors or glitches in computer software or hardware. These errors can have an impact on human psychology and behavior, as they can cause frustration, anxiety, and other negative emotions in individuals who are using the affected technology.

Bulbourethral gland refers to one of a pair of glands located under the prostate gland on either side of the urethra that secretes a fluid into the urethra. Bulbourethral gland is also called a Cowper’s gland.

Bulimarexia is defined as an eating disorder in which one alternates between abnormal craving for and aversion to food. It is characterized by episodes of excessive food intake followed by periods of fasting and self -induced vomiting or diarrhea. Bulimarexia is also called Binge-purge syndrome, Binge-vomit syndrome, Bulimia nervosa.

Bulimia refers to an eating disorder characterized by periodic bingeing and purging, the latter usually taking the form of self -induced vomiting or laxative abuse.

- Bulimia Nervosa : Bulimia Nervosa refers to an eating disorder in which there is binge eating and compensatory behaviour, example is self -induced vomiting to prevent weight gain.

bulimia nervosa refers to an eating disorder that involves recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by an effort to compensate by self -induced vomiting or other means of purging. Individuals with bulimia are also unduly influenced by body shape and weight, and are obsessed with food.