Pica is the abnormal, compulsive intake of nonedible items such as laundry starch, burnt matches, cornstarch, clay, dirt, paint chips, or baking soda.

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Pica is a psychological disorder characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive, non-food substances over a period of at least one month, which is inappropriate to the developmental level of the individual.

Pica Is the Abnormal, Compulsive Intake of Nonedible Items Such