ピカ
Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000
Meanings
1
Medical term for the eating disorder characterized by persistent consumption of non-nutritive substances. Cross-referenced with 異食症.
See also: 異食症
Pica is an eating disorder involving repeated consumption of non-nutritive substances.
Usage patterns
- ピカを発症するto develop pica (the eating disorder)
The child developed pica around the age of one.
- ピカと診断されるto be diagnosed with pica
As a result of the tests, she was diagnosed with pica.