POLYPHAGIA

In biology, "polyphagia" is a type of phagy, referring to an animal that feeds on many kinds of food.

In medicine, polyphagia (sometimes known as hyperphagia) is a medical sign meaning excessive hunger and abnormally large (poly-) intake of solids by mouth.

See also

• Hunger
• Eating disorder
• Polydipsia
• Anorexia

External links

• Diseases and conditions associated with Polyphagia

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