noun
- Plural of hyperphagia; conditions or episodes characterized by excessive hunger and abnormally increased appetite or food consumption.
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in medical or psychological contexts
Examples
- The patient's hyperphagias were linked to a hormonal imbalance.
- Certain neurological disorders can trigger hyperphagias in affected individuals.
- The study examined hyperphagias in rodent models to understand appetite regulation.
- Hyperphagias may occur as a side effect of specific medications.
- The clinician documented multiple episodes of hyperphagias in the patient's medical history.