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| − | '''Scat''' is also known as '''faeces''' (or '''fæces'''), '''shit''' and '''excrement'''. It is also the common term for those who include excrement as part of their sexual scene; among gay men, the brown handkerchief is well understood as the signal for this. | + | '''Scat''' is also known as '''faeces''' (or '''fæces'''), '''shit''' and '''excrement'''. It is also the common term for those who include excrement as part of their sexual scene; among gay men, the brown handkerchief is well understood as the signal for this. |
The word ''faeces'' is the plural of the Latin word ''faex'' meaning "dregs". It/they are semi-solid waste products from the [[Wikipedia:gastrointestinal tract|digestive tract]] expelled through the [[anus]]. | The word ''faeces'' is the plural of the Latin word ''faex'' meaning "dregs". It/they are semi-solid waste products from the [[Wikipedia:gastrointestinal tract|digestive tract]] expelled through the [[anus]]. | ||
| − | The distinctive odour of | + | The distinctive odour of faeces is due to [[Wikipedia:bacterial|bacterial]] action. Bacteria produce compounds such as [[Wikipedia:indole|indole]], [[Wikipedia:skatole|skatole]], and [[Wikipedia:mercaptans|mercaptans]], which are rich in sulphur, as well as the inorganic gas hydrogen sulphide. These are the same compounds that are responsible for the odour of [[Wikipedia:flatulence|flatulence]]. |
| − | + | Faeces can be black if dried blood is present in them from a bleed. More active bleeding can lead faeces to be red in colour. | |
| − | Yellowing of | + | Yellowing of faeces can be caused by an infection known as [[Wikipedia:giardia|giardia]]. Giardia are tiny parasitic organisms. If giardia infects the intestines it can cause severe yellow [[Wikipedia:diarrhea|diarrhoea]]. This is a dangerous communicable infection and must be reported. |
| − | + | Faeces are generally a [[taboo]] subject. This is probably because of the need to keep feces well away from food, for health reasons. | |
[[Coprophilia]], also known as ''fecophilia'', is a sexual attraction to feces. [[Coprophagia]] is the extremely hazardous practice of eating feces. | [[Coprophilia]], also known as ''fecophilia'', is a sexual attraction to feces. [[Coprophagia]] is the extremely hazardous practice of eating feces. | ||
Revision as of 09:04, 23 February 2007
Scat is also known as faeces (or fæces), shit and excrement. It is also the common term for those who include excrement as part of their sexual scene; among gay men, the brown handkerchief is well understood as the signal for this.
The word faeces is the plural of the Latin word faex meaning "dregs". It/they are semi-solid waste products from the digestive tract expelled through the anus.
The distinctive odour of faeces is due to bacterial action. Bacteria produce compounds such as indole, skatole, and mercaptans, which are rich in sulphur, as well as the inorganic gas hydrogen sulphide. These are the same compounds that are responsible for the odour of flatulence.
Faeces can be black if dried blood is present in them from a bleed. More active bleeding can lead faeces to be red in colour.
Yellowing of faeces can be caused by an infection known as giardia. Giardia are tiny parasitic organisms. If giardia infects the intestines it can cause severe yellow diarrhoea. This is a dangerous communicable infection and must be reported.
Faeces are generally a taboo subject. This is probably because of the need to keep feces well away from food, for health reasons.
Coprophilia, also known as fecophilia, is a sexual attraction to feces. Coprophagia is the extremely hazardous practice of eating feces.
Coprophobia, also known as fecophobia, is a strong irrational fear of feces.
