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pica

/piːkə/ noun · British & US
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What does pica mean?

noun

A person who eats non-food items, such as chalk or paper. A type of font or typeface, especially one with a small size.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with pica, a condition where she ate dirt and other non-food items."

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