scatology

• Sustantivo que designa el estudio o análisis de los excrementos, a menudo empleado en diagnóstico médico o paleontología, o la preocupación por lo obsceno relacionado con las funciones excretoras.

A noun referring to the study or analysis of excrement, often used in medical diagnostics or paleontology, or a preoccupation with obscenity related to excretory functions.

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1. Medical analysis of excrementC1formalmedical

   The chemical analysis of feces for medical diagnosis or paleontological research.

   Análisis médico de heces

   • The lab performed a scatology test to check for digestive issues.
   • Scatology is used in paleontology to study ancient diets.
   • Doctors rely on scatology to detect certain intestinal parasites.

2. Preoccupation with obscenityC2formal

   An excessive interest in obscene or vulgar subjects, especially those related to excrement or bodily functions.

   Preocupación por lo obsceno

   • His humor often veered into scatology, which some found offensive.
   • The comedian's routine was criticized for its reliance on scatology.
   • Scatology in literature can be used for shock value or satire.