About The Word Oral

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Oral

Oral Meaning & Definition
Oral Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Oral?

[n] an examination conducted by word of mouth
[adj] (psychoanalysis) a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
[adj] (anatomy) of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; "the oral cavity"; "the oral mucous membrane"; "the oral surface of a starfish"
[adj] using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
[adj] of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Oral: buccal | cheek(a) | oral exam | oral examination | spoken | unwritten | viva | viva voce

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See Also | exam | examination | test

Oral In Webster's Dictionary

\O"ral\, a. [L. os, oris, the mouth, akin to Skr. [=a]s. Cf. {Adore}, {Orison}, {Usher}.] 1. Uttered by the mouth, or in words; spoken, not written; verbal; as, oral traditions; oral testimony; oral law. 2. Of or pertaining to the mouth; surrounding or lining the mouth; as, oral cilia or cirri.

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