polyphagia
/ˌpɑliˈfeɪdʒə/
noun
- An excessive or abnormal desire to eat, often associated with medical conditions such as diabetes or hyperthyroidism.
- Doctors monitored her polyphagia closely after she started the new medication.
- Uncontrolled polyphagia can lead to rapid weight gain and other health problems.
- The patient's polyphagia was a key symptom that led to a diagnosis of diabetes.
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