The repeated elimination of feces on or into inappropriate places such as the floor or clothing by someone over age 4 is known as

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Encopresis is a condition characterized by the repeated elimination of feces in inappropriate places by someone over age 4. Enuresis is a similar condition, but it involves the repeated urination in inappropriate places. Spastic colon and irritable bowel syndrome are conditions that involve chronic abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements, but they do not necessarily involve fecal incontinence.

The Repeated Elimination of Feces on or into Inappropriate Places