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amy·lopha·gia
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amylophagianoun
the pathologic desire to eat excessive starch, starchlike or carbohydrate-rich foods
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Amylophagia
Amylophagia is a condition involving the compulsive consumption of excessive amounts of purified starch. It is a form of pica and is often observed in pregnant women. Amylophagia is distinct from a traditional diet containing a great deal of starchy staples such as potatoes, rice etc. In this condition patients feel a compulsion to consume refined starch such as cornstarch and continue to eat it for at least one month.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of amylophagia in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of amylophagia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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