parorexia

parorexia

 [par″o-rek´se-ah] disordered appetite, with craving for unusual foods. The term is sometimes used synonymously with pica.

par·o·rex·i·a

(par'ō-rek'sē-ă), An abnormal or disordered appetite. [para- + G. orexis, appetite]

par·o·rex·i·a

(par'ō-rek'sē-ă) An abnormal or disordered appetite. [para- + G. orexis, appetite]

parorexia

(par-o-rek'se-a) [? + orexis, appetite] An abnormal craving for unusual foods. See: pica; taste