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coprolalia
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coprolalia /cop·ro·la·lia/ (-la´le-ah) the compulsive utterance of obscene words, especially words relating to feces.
cop·ro·la·li·a (kpr-ll-)
n.
The uncontrolled or involuntary use of obscene or scatological language that may accompany certain mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or Tourette's syndrome.

Coprolalia
The involuntary expression of obscene words or phrases.
Mentioned in: Tourette Syndrome

coprolalia
[kop′rōlā′lyə]
Etymology: Gk, kopros, dung, lalein, to babble
the excessive use of obscene language.

coprolalia (kop´rōlā´lē),
n the uncontrollable vocalization of obscene or offensive words.

coprolalia
Scatologia The use of words, phrases, and 'colorful' language that is regarded as obscene which may be a manifestation of paraphilia or Tourette syndrome. Cf Telephone scatologia.


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