Definition of Scatology

1. Noun. A preoccupation with obscenity (especially that dealing with excrement or excretory functions).

Generic synonyms: Dirty Word, Filth, Obscenity, Smut, Vulgarism
Derivative terms: Scatological

2. Noun. (medicine) the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes).
Generic synonyms: Chemical Analysis, Qualitative Analysis
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine

Definition of Scatology

1. Noun. The scientific study, or the chemical analysis of faeces. ¹

2. Noun. A filthy epithet. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scatology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Scatology

1. 1. The scientific study and analysis of faeces, for physiologic and diagnostic purposes. Synonym: coprology. 2. The study relating to the psychiatric aspects of excrement or excremental (anal) function. Origin: scato-+ G. Logos, study (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scatology

scathfulness
scathing
scathingly
scathingness
scathless
scaths
scatole
scatoles
scatolia
scatolias
scatologic
scatologically
scatologies
scatoma
scatophagous
scatophagy
scatophiles
scatoscopy
scats
scatt
scattald
scattalds
scatted

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