Adephagia

/ˌædɛˈfeɪdʒiə/ noun

Definition

Excessive appetite or voracious eating; a pathological desire to eat without satisfaction.

Etymology

From Greek 'adepha' (not satisfied, gluttonous) + '-ia' (condition), a medical term describing pathological overeating or insatiable hunger.

Kelly Says

Adephagia is actually a real medical symptom that can occur with certain brain injuries or conditions affecting the hypothalamus—the part of the brain that tells you when you're full—making it a genuine neurological problem rather than just greediness.

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