n.（内科）食土癖；食土的习俗

Geophagy is the practice of eating soil or clay.
地球食是吃土或粘土的做法。
In some cultures, geophagy is practiced as a traditional medicine.
在某些文化中，地球食作为传统医学被实践。
She was surprised to find that many animals engage in geophagy for various reasons.
她惊讶地发现许多动物出于各种原因从事地球食。
The exact reason why animals practice geophagy is still not fully understood.
动物实践地球食的确切原因仍不完全清楚。
Some scientists believe that geophagy can help animals detoxify their food.
一些科学家认为地球食可以帮助动物解毒它们的食物。
Others suggest that it may provide essential minerals that are lacking in their diet.
其他人则认为它可能提供其饮食中缺乏的基本矿物质。
However, there are also concerns about the potential health risks associated with geophagy.
然而，也有人担心与地球食有关的潜在健康风险。
In some cases, geophagy can lead to intestinal blockages or other digestive problems.
在某些情况下，地球食可能导致肠道阻塞或其他消化问题。
It is important to note that humans should not practice geophagy as it can be harmful to our health.
需要注意的是，人类不应实践地球食，因为它可能对我们的健康有害。
Research on geophagy continues to shed light on this fascinating behavior and its underlying causes.
对地球食的研究继续揭示这种迷人的行为及其潜在的原因。