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MeSH Heading: Hyperphagia
Tree Number(s): C23.888.821.645
Unique ID: D006963
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006963
Scope Note: Ingestion of a greater than optimal quantity of food.
Entry Term(s): Overeating; Polyphagia
NLM Classification #: WM 175
Previous Indexing: Appetite Disorders (1966-1980); Eating (1966-1980); Feeding Behavior (1969-1980)
See Also: Obesity; Overnutrition
Public MeSH Note: 89; was see under APPETITE DISORDERS 1981-88
History Note: 89(81); was see under APPETITE DISORDERS 1981-88
Date Established: 1989/01/01
Date of Entry: 1980/05/21
Revision Date: 2014/06/06

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urine (UR)

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