hyperphagia
/ˌhaɪpərˈfeɪdʒə/
noun
- An abnormally strong and constant desire to eat, often due to a medical or psychological condition.
- Hyperphagia is a common symptom in people with certain genetic disorders like Prader-Willi syndrome.
- Some medications can cause hyperphagia as a side effect, leading to rapid weight gain.
- The patient's hyperphagia made it very difficult for her to maintain a healthy weight.
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