parageusia

/ˌparəˈɡjuːziə/

Definitions

1. noun

an abnormal or excessive desire to taste non-food substances, such as chalk, dirt, or other objects

“Her doctor diagnosed her with parageusia, which led her to eat strange things like paper and glue.”

Synonyms

  • geophagia
  • pica

Antonyms

  • normal appetite