Orad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Orad is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Located towards the oral opening (the mouth).
Meaning
(anatomy) Located towards the oral opening (the mouth).
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Towards the oral opening (the mouth).
Example Sentences
This is due to the UES moving completely off the sensor as it moves orad with the swallow.
Beginning 8 to 10 sec prior to egestion, the pellet is moved orad by esophageal antiperistalsis.
The frequency of segmenting contractions is higher in the descending and sigmoid colon than in more orad areas.
The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn, which is described as substernal burning that moves orad from the xiphoid.
Antonyms for orad
Common opposites include aboral, aborad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adoral, perioral, endoral, oralmost, post-oral, aboral.
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