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pica2

Syllabification: (pi·ca)

Pronunciation: /ˈpīkə/

Definition of pica

noun

Medicine

a tendency or craving to eat substances other than normal food (such as clay, plaster, or ashes), occurring during childhood or pregnancy, or as a symptom of disease.