ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (psychoanalysis) Prior to the oral stage, in Freudian psychoanalysis.
  2. Prior to an oral exam.

Example Sentences

preoral brush
preoral nerve
preoral cavity
preoral aperture

Word Forms

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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