Definition of "scatology" [scatology]

• The study of fecal excrement, as in medicine, paleontology, or biology. (noun)
• An obsession with excrement or excretory functions. (noun)
• The psychiatric study of such an obsession. (noun)
• Obscene language or literature, especially that dealing pruriently or humorously with excrement and excretory functions. (noun)

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