geophagias

[US]/ˌdʒiːˈɒfədʒiəz/
[UK]/ˌdʒiˈɑːfədʒiəz/

Translation

n.Medical: A disorder characterized by the compulsive eating of soil or earth, often seen in nutritional deficiencies or psychological conditions.

Example Sentences

anthropologists have documented various forms of geophagias across african cultures.

geophagias is sometimes practiced during pregnancy in certain communities.

researchers have linked geophagias to iron deficiency in some populations.

traditional geophagias rituals are still observed in parts of the amazon.

geophagias involves consuming specific types of clay or soil.

the practice of geophagias has been recorded in ancient egyptian texts.

medical professionals warn about the health risks associated with geophagias.

geophagias is classified as a form of pica in medical literature.

some indigenous groups practice geophagias as part of healing ceremonies.

the prevalence of geophagias varies significantly across different regions.

soil chemistry plays a crucial role in understanding geophagias.

geophagias has been observed in various animal species as well.

cultural anthropologists continue to study the significance of geophagias.

modern healthcare workers address geophagias through education programs.

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