scatology noun. [skǝ'tɒlǝdʒi] L19.
[from Greek skat-, skōr dung (cf. SCORIA) + -OLOGY.]
1. (Preoccupation with) obscene literature, esp. concerning excretion or excrement. L19.

2. Palaeontology. The branch of science that deals with fossil excrement or coprolites. L19.

3. The branch of medicine or zoology that deals with the study and analysis of faeces. Also called coprology. L19.

■ scato'logic adjective = scatological L19.

■ scato'logical adjective of or pertaining to scatology; characterized by a preoccupation with obscenity: E20.

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