Noun
/ˌæd.ɪˈfeɪ.dʒi.ə/
Adepahagia refers to an abnormal insatiable hunger for food, or a compulsive eating habit. It can be associated with various psychological and medical conditions and indicates an extreme and often unhealthy desire to consume food.
The term is relatively rare and mainly used in specialized medical or psychological contexts rather than in everyday conversation. It is more frequently encountered in written contexts, such as academic literature, medical journals, and psychological discussions.
"The patient’s adephagia was alarming, prompting immediate medical intervention."
"La adefagia del paciente era alarmante, lo que llevó a una intervención médica inmediata."
"Understanding the causes of adephagia can aid in developing effective treatment plans."
"Comprender las causas de la adefagia puede ayudar a desarrollar planes de tratamiento efectivos."
"Psychologists have observed that some individuals with adephagia struggle with emotional eating."
"Los psicólogos han observado que algunas personas con adefagia luchan con la alimentación emocional."
Adepahagia is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions, as it is a medical term. However, we can explore related concepts in phrases that involve intense hunger or eating habits. Here are a few idiomatic expressions relevant to the context of insatiable hunger, even if not specifically using "adephagia":
"He eats like a horse."
"Él come como un caballo."
(Meaning: He has a very large appetite.)
"I could eat a horse."
"Podría comerme un caballo."
(Meaning: I am extremely hungry.)
"I am starving."
"Estoy muerto de hambre."
(Meaning: I am very hungry.)
"My eyes are bigger than my stomach."
"Mis ojos son más grandes que mi estómago."
(Meaning: I want to eat more than I can actually consume.)
"To have a bottomless pit."
"Tener un pozo sin fondo."
(Meaning: To have an insatiable appetite.)
The word "adephagia" comes from the Greek roots "a-" meaning "without" and "dephagia," which is derived from "dephagein," meaning "to eat." Therefore, it relates to the concept of excessive or uncontrollable eating.
Synonyms: - Hyperphagia - Compulsive eating
Antonyms: - Anorexia - Appetite suppression