Magpie
Magpie (Medicine)
Magpie (pronounced: /ˈmaɡˌpī/), in the medical context, refers to a syndrome characterized by the compulsive collection of objects, often of little or no value. The term is derived from the bird species of the same name, known for its tendency to collect shiny objects.
Etymology
The term 'Magpie' in this context is derived from the bird species Pica pica, known for its tendency to collect and hoard shiny objects in its nest. This behavior is metaphorically applied to describe a similar pattern observed in certain human behaviors, particularly in relation to certain mental health disorders.
Related Terms
- Compulsive hoarding: A pattern of behavior characterized by excessive acquisition and an inability or unwillingness to discard large quantities of objects that cover the living areas of the home and cause significant distress or impairment.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).
- Pica (disorder): A psychological disorder characterized by an appetite for substances that are largely non-nutritive, such as ice, clay, soil, or chalk.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magpie
- Wikipedia's article - Magpie
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