Pica (noun)

1. An eating disorder characterized by an abnormal craving for non-nutritive substances such as dirt, chalk, or ice.
2. A typeface size equal to 12 points (1/6 inch or 4.23 mm).

Origin:

From latin pica "magpie".

Examples:

1. Pica is a potentially dangerous condition that can lead to serious health problems.
2. Pica is a typeface size that is commonly used in print materials.
3. Pica is a condition that is often seen in pregnant women.
4. Pica is a condition that is often associated with iron-deficiency anemia.
5. Pica is a condition that is often treated with therapy and nutritional supplements.