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In [[biology]], "polyphagia" is a type of phagy, referring to an animal that feeds on many kinds of food. In medicine, '''polyphagia''' (sometimes known as '''hyperphagia''') is a [[medical sign]] meaning excessive [[hunger]] and abnormally large (poly-) intake of solids by mouth. | In [[biology]], "polyphagia" is a type of phagy, referring to an animal that feeds on many kinds of food. In medicine, '''polyphagia''' (sometimes known as '''hyperphagia''') is a [[medical sign]] meaning excessive [[hunger]] and abnormally large (poly-) intake of solids by mouth. | ||
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* [http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/excessive_hunger.htm Diseases and conditions associated with Polyphagia] | * [http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/excessive_hunger.htm Diseases and conditions associated with Polyphagia] | ||
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Overview
In biology, "polyphagia" is a type of phagy, referring to an animal that feeds on many kinds of food. In medicine, polyphagia (sometimes known as hyperphagia) is a medical sign meaning excessive hunger and abnormally large (poly-) intake of solids by mouth.
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