scatological

adjective

scat·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌskat-ᵊl-ˈäj-i-kəl How to pronounce scatological (audio)
variants also scatologic
1
: of or relating to the study of excrement
scatological data
2
: marked by an interest in excrement or obscenity
3
: of or relating to excrement or excremental functions
scatological terms

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“Scatological.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/scatological. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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