Meaning of pagophagia | Babel Free
Definitions
The pathological consumption of ice, a manifestation of pica, often resulting from iron or nutritional deficiencies.
Examples
“Compulsive consumption of ice (or pagophagia), for example, is often associated with iron⟳ deficiency.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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