Coprolalia refers to the involuntary uttering of obscenities; the excessive and uncontrollable use of foul or obscene language, including words related to feces/bowel waste.

Coprolalia is a typical symptom of Tourette syndrome which is a condition which is characterized by compulsive arm movements, facial tics, grunting, groaning and shouting and with onset in childhood.

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