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hyperphagia

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hyperphagia [‚hī·pər′fā·jə]
(medicine)


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It is hopeful that abnormalities of eating became very popular lately and eating disorders have started to be categorized under one common name, however the term bulimia and not the term hyperphagia is preferred to stand opposite the term anorexia.
Goldenseal extracts reduce hyperphagia and polydipsia associated with streptozocin-induced diabetes in mice.
It is characterized by evening hyperphagia, morning anorexia, initial insomnia, and awakenings throughout the night, with clear recall of being hungry and snacking.
 
 
 
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