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pica

pica Pica is a condition in which a person persistently eats substances that have no nutritional value for at least one month.

Pica is a condition in which a person persistently eats substances that have no nutritional value for at least one month.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Pica” (D010842).
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