oral biology

oral biology

n.

The study of the biological phenomena associated with the mouth in health and in disease.

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oral,

adj pertaining to the oral cavity.

oral biology,

n the study of the health and disease of the oral cavity in the context of its proper biologic function.

oral cavity,

n the mouth.

oral contraceptives,

n.pl brand names: Demulen, Loestrin, Lo/Ovral, Nordett;
drug class: estrogen/progestin combinations;
action: prevents ovulation by suppressing follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones;
uses: pregnancy prevention, endometriosis, hypermenorrhea, hypogonadism. Also called
estrogens, mestranol androgens, ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel.

oral environment,

n See environment, oral.

oral evacuator,

n a suction apparatus used to remove fluids and debris from an operating field. Also called
vacuum or
suction.