Appetite - Increased
Alternate Names : Excessive Hunger, Hunger, Hyperphagia, Increased Appetite, Polyphagia
Definition Hunger is a normal desire for food. Hyperphagia and polyphagia refer to being focused only on eating (gluttony), or eating excessively before feeling full. These can be symptoms of various disorders.
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