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Coprophagia

Definition:

Coprophagia refers to the act of consuming feces, either by animals or humans.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) The consumption of feces by animals as a natural behavior.

Example sentence: Dogs may engage in coprophagia due to nutritional deficiencies or boredom.

Sense 2:

(Noun) The rare psychiatric disorder in humans characterized by the consumption of feces.

Example sentence: Coprophagia can be a symptom of certain mental disorders and should be addressed by a healthcare professional.

Usages:

Usage 1:

(Noun) The study or discussion of coprophagia in biological and behavioral sciences.

Example sentence: Scientists have conducted extensive research into the origins and implications of coprophagia.

Usage 2:

(Adjective) Describing related behaviors or characteristics.

Example sentence: The coprophagia behavior observed in some insect species serves a vital ecological function.

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