noun. A strong craving or desire.

noun. A tendency or propensity.

noun. A natural attraction or affinity.

noun. The act of seeking or craving after that which satisfies the affections, passions, or tastes; desire; inclination; propensity.

noun. Specifically

noun. Strong natural craving for that which gratifies the senses; appetite; animal desire: as, “lustful appetence,”

noun. A mental tendency toward an end; a volition or desire.

noun. Instinctive inclination or natural tendency.

noun. In inanimate things, material or chemical attraction or affinity.

noun. A longing; a desire; especially an ardent desire; appetite; appetency.

noun. the state or action of desiring or craving

noun. a feeling of craving something

"The term appetence or appetency applies not only to organic needs, but also in a general manner to"

craving  

stomach  sweet tooth  

appetency  appetite  desire  longing