Definitions for: 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"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: buccal, cheek(a), oral exam, oral examination, spoken, unwritten, viva, viva voce

Antonyms: aboral, anal

See Also: exam, examination, test

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