pagophagia
noun
pa·go·pha·gia
ˌpā-gə-ˈfā-j(ē-)ə 
: the compulsive eating of ice that is a common symptom of iron deficiency
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“Pagophagia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pagophagia. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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