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dbose

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on: Aug 20, 2018

A desire to consume nonfood substances such as laundry starch, clay, soil, or burnt matches is termed _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The period after giving birth and before the return of menses is termed _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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dajones82

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

pica

Answer to Question 2

postpartum amenorrhea

dbose

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

dajones82

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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018

Great! Please up vote

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