pica

Example Sentences

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A girl shared that she would eat random objects — a condition called pica that often accompanies the disease.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

In another report, the inspector pointed to years of concerns about the care provided to patients who have pica, a disorder in which people feel compelled to swallow inedible objects such as coins and zippers.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2023

“Cheryl Yewdall’s lack of any history of engaging in pica behavior indicates that a staff member at Merakey Woodhaven placed the cleaning wipe in Cheryl Yewdall’s trachea,” the lawsuit said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

An autopsy showed the girl had multiple foreign objects in her bowels related to her pica eating disorder.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, with eight days left, I come downstairs, dizzy and blinking from staring at pica type all day.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett