pica

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by the persistent craving and consumption of non-food substances, such as clay, chalk, or paper.

  - "She has a condition called pica and eats clay."
  - "The little girl's pica led her to eat small pebbles."

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Synonyms

allotriophagy , chthonophagia , cittosis , geophagy

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Variants

List of all variants of pica that leads to same result
pica , picas

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Etymology

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From Latin pica, meaning 'magpie' or 'parrot', due to their habit of eating non-food items.

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Trivia

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1. Pica is more common in children than adults.

2. Pica can lead to health problems, such as lead poisoning from consuming paint chips.

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Related Concepts

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1. Geophagia: A specific form of pica characterized by the consumption of soil or clay.

2. Pica polosani: A subtype of pica observed in pregnant women, characterized by the consumption of clay or soil.

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Culture

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Pica is a condition that has been observed in various populations and cultures throughout history. It has been documented in ancient civilizations, such as Egypt and Greece, and has been reported in various ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.

How to Memorize "pica"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a strong urge to eat non-food items, such as clay or chalk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pica' with the idea of consuming non-food substances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Pica is for eating clay and paper.'

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