gamophagia

/gæməˈfæɡiə/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of eating excessive amounts of bread, especially as a symptom of pica or other eating disorders

“Her doctor warned her about the dangers of gamophagia, which had been a problem for her since childhood.”

2. noun

excessive or compulsive eating of bread

Synonyms

  • carbohydrate craving
  • pica

Antonyms

  • orthorexia