pagophagia

noun

pa·​go·​pha·​gia ˌpā-gə-ˈfā-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce pagophagia (audio)
: the compulsive eating of ice that is a common symptom of iron deficiency

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“Pagophagia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pagophagia. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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