| scato- | Faeces. See: copro-, sterco-. Origin: G. Skor (skat-), excrement (05 Mar 2000) |
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| scatologic | Pertaining to scatology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scatology | 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) |
| scatoma | Synonym: coproma. Origin: scato-+ G. -oma, tumour (05 Mar 2000) |
| scatophagy | Synonym: coprophagia. Origin: scato-+ G. Phago, to eat (05 Mar 2000) |
| scatoscopy | Examination of the faeces for purposes of diagnosis. Origin: scato-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |