A rare disorder involving the persistent eating of non‑nutritive substances such as paint and dirt is called

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The rare disorder involving the persistent eating of non‑nutritive substances such as paint and dirt is called pica. Encopresis is a disorder where a child repeatedly defecates in inappropriate places, while rumination disorder is characterized by the regurgitation and rechewing of food. Tourette's disorder is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations.

A Rare Disorder Involving the Persistent Eating of Non‑nutritive Substances