allochezia

[al.o.ki.ˈzi.ə]

Definitions

1. noun

A psychological disorder in which a person feels compelled to eat non-food items, often due to anxiety or stress.

“The patient was diagnosed with allochezia, a condition where she ingested a significant amount of paper products.”

Synonyms

  • compulsive eating disorder
  • pica

Antonyms

  • anorexia
  • orthorexia