See Also: Sulpho-(medicine)
sulpho-(dictionary)
Pica(medicine)
pica(1)(dictionary)
pica(2)(dictionary)

pica(2) (iou) and Sulpho- (medicine)


pica(2) (iou)



pica noun2. M16.
[Latin = magpie, prob. translating Greek kissa, kitta magpie, false appetite.]
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. A tendency or craving to eat substances Other than normal Food, occurring during childhood or Pregnancy, or as a symptom of disease.

Sulpho- (medicine)


sulpho-
<chemistry, prefix> A prefix (also used adjectively) designating sulphur as an ingredient in certain compounds.