Cómo Pronunciar "pica"
word
ˈpaɪkə
PY-kuh
pˈiːkɐ
PEE-kuh
Definición
Pica is a medical condition where a person repeatedly eats things that are not food, like dirt, clay, or paper. It usually happens over a long period and is more common in children or pregnant women.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpaɪkə
Inglés Británico
pˈiːkɐ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PY-kuh
UK
PEE-kuh
Escucha en Contexto
Pica is more common in young children than in adults.
People with pica may eat items like clay or paper.
Doctors can help treat pica safely.
Some pregnant women experience pica and crave ice or chalk.