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pica
1[ pahy-kuh ]
noun
- a 12-point type of a size between small pica and English.
- the depth of this type size as a unit of linear measurement for type, pages containing type, etc.; one sixth of an inch.
- a 12-point type, widely used for typewriters, having 10 characters to the inch.
pica
2[ pahy-kuh ]
noun
- an abnormal appetite or craving for substances that are not fit to eat, as chalk or clay, common in malnutrition, pregnancy, etc.
pica
1/ ˈ±è²¹Éª°ìÉ™ /
noun
- Also calledempica em a printer's unit of measurement, equal to 12 points or 0.166 ins
- (formerly) a size of printer's type equal to 12 point
- a typewriter type size having 10 characters to the inch
pica
2/ ˈ±è²¹Éª°ìÉ™ /
noun
- pathol an abnormal craving to ingest substances such as clay, dirt, or hair, sometimes occurring during pregnancy, in persons with chlorosis, etc
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of pica1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of pica1
Origin of pica2
Example Sentences
Other conditions such as bulimia, binge eating disorder and pica were gradually added.
A girl shared that she would eat random objects — a condition called pica that often accompanies the disease.
In another report, the inspector pointed to years of concerns about the care provided to patients who have pica, a disorder in which people feel compelled to swallow inedible objects such as coins and zippers.
Though other Woodhaven residents struggled with pica, Pepper said, he doesn’t believe Yewdall inserted a large disinfectant wipe in her own windpipe.
The agreement requires the school system to implement a pica safety protocol that includes staff training and requires students with pica have individual supervision.
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