scatoscopy

scatoscopy
Examination of the feces for purposes of diagnosis. [scato- + G. skopeo, to view]

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sca·tos·co·py (skə-tosґkə-pe) [scato- + -scopy] inspection of the feces.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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