noun
- abnormally increased appetite or excessive eating
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient’s hyperphagia was a side effect of the medication.
- Hyperphagia can be a symptom of certain neurological disorders.
- The doctor noted that hyperphagia often accompanies this genetic condition.
- Treatment focused on managing the hyperphagia through dietary counseling.
- Hyperphagia in children may indicate an underlying medical issue.
- The research studied hyperphagia in patients with brain injuries.