geophagia

[US]/ˌdʒiːəˈfeɪdʒə/
[UK]/ˌdʒioʊˈfeɪdʒə/

Translation

n.the practice or habit of eating earth or soil, especially as a medical condition
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

practice geophagia

geophagia occurs

geophagia among

geophagia is

geophagia in

geophagia during

geophagia associated

geophagia observed

geophagia reported

geophagia common

Example Sentences

geophagia is the practice of eating earth or soil.

some cultures practice geophagia as part of traditional rituals.

geophagia has been documented in various animal species.

medical professionals warn about the dangers of geophagia.

geophagia is sometimes associated with nutritional deficiencies.

pregnant women may crave geophagia due to iron deficiency.

geophagia was common in some historical societies.

the term geophagia comes from greek roots.

geophagia can lead to serious health complications.

researchers study geophagia to understand human behavior.

geophagia is considered a form of pica disorder.

certain types of clay are consumed through geophagia.

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