amylophagia

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Definition of amylophagia in English English dictionary

the pathologic desire to eat excessive starch, starchlike or carbohydrate-rich foods

(Tıp, İlaç) Amylophagia is a condition involving the compulsive consumption of excessive amounts of purified starch. It is a form of pica and is often observed in pregnant women. Amylophagia is distinct from a traditional diet containing a great deal of starchy staples such as potatoes, rice etc. In this condition, patients feel a compulsion to consume refined starch such as cornstarch