Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phagia
Noun
/ˈfeɪdʒiə/
Definition
Phagia is a term derived from Greek, meaning ‘to eat’ or ‘to swallow’. It is often used in medical contexts to describe various conditions related to eating or swallowing.
Examples
- Eating disorders can be categorized based on their phagia, such as anorexia or bulimia.
- The term dysphagia refers specifically to difficulty in swallowing.
- Some conditions like aphagia indicate an inability to eat or swallow.
Meaning
In a broader sense, phagia refers to the act of consuming food or the desire to eat, often used as a prefix in medical terminology.
Synonyms
- Swallowing
- Consumption
- Eating
