coprophagy

noun

co·​proph·​a·​gy kə-ˈpräf-ə-jē How to pronounce coprophagy (audio)
plural coprophagies
: the eating of feces that is normal behavior among many animals
coprophagist noun
coprophagous adjective
or coprophagic

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“Coprophagy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/coprophagy. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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