oral
/ˈɔrʌl/
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Definitions
Adjective
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; "oral hygiene"; "an oral thermometer"; "an oral vaccine"
Adjective
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"
Adjective
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
Adjective Satellite
using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
Noun
an examination conducted by spoken communication