Preoral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preoral is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth.
Meaning
(anatomy) Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth.
More Meanings
- (psychoanalysis) Prior to the oral stage, in Freudian psychoanalysis.
- Prior to an oral exam.
Example Sentences
preoral brush
preoral nerve
preoral cavity
preoral aperture
Word Forms
- pre-oral
Antonyms for preoral
Common opposites include postoral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pre-oral, praeoral, preanal, predental, prepenial, pre-anal.
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