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oral (or´al)

1. pertaining to the mouth; taken through or applied in the mouth.

2. lingual (2).

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o·ral (ôrl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the mouth.

2. Used in or taken through the mouth.

3. Of or relating to the first stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory, in which the mouth is the focus of exploration and pleasure.

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oral·ly adv.

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oral

[ôr′əl]

Etymology: L, oralis, pertaining to the mouth

pertaining to the mouth. Compare buccal, parenteral.

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oral,

adj pertaining to the mouth.

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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.

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oral

1. pertaining to the mouth; taken through or applied in the mouth, as an oral medication.

2. denoting that aspect of the teeth which faces the oral cavity or tongue.

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oral cavity

see mouth.

oral contraceptive

contraceptive agent taken by mouth.

oral dysphagia

see oropharyngeal dysphagia.

oral necrobacillosis

an infectious stomatitis of calves caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. There are deep necrotic ulcers in the mouth, e.g. lateral to the molar teeth, foul breath, drooling saliva, fever and toxemia. See also calf diphtheria. Called also necrotic stomatitis.

oral neoplasm

is usually squamous cell carcinoma of the gum epithelium. It impedes mastication.

oral plasmacytoma

an unusual benign oral neoplasm of older dogs; appears as a red, lobulated, raised mass on the gingiva.

oral plate

separates the stomodeum from the pharyngeal cavity; subsequently breaks down to become the palatoglossal arch; called also oropharyngeal membrane.

oral restraint

the use of a mouth speculum, gag or wedge to permit examination and the carrying out of procedures in the mouth without danger of being bitten.

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Patient discussion about oral neoplasm.

Q. What is the treatment for tongue cancer? My Father in Law is 65 and has just been diagnosed with tongue cancer. What treatment will he be undergoing? What are his survival rates?

A. Treating tongue cancer will depend on the size of the cancer and whether or not it has spread to the lymph nodes in your neck. The best treatment for very small tongue cancers is surgery. Most very small cancers of the oral tongue can be quickly and successfully treated by surgical removal leaving behind little cosmetic or functional change. For larger tumours that have spread to the lymph nodes in the neck, you will most likely have a combination of surgery and radiotherapy.

Q. What are the effects of alcoholism on the oral cavity? I have to make a presentation on this topic, and I would like to know what are the main pathological effects of chronic alcoholism on the oral cavity, I know that it is a carcinogen, but it mainly acts as a promoter, is there any cancer that is caused by alcohol abuse?

A. alcohol can interact harmfully with several medications commonly used in dental treatment. Alcohol intensifies the depressant effect of barbituates and tranquilizers creating a higher risk of deep sedation and unconsciousness. Following treatment, the ability to drive may be impaired. Medications used to control high blood pressure and angina have a dilating effect on the blood vessels which is intensified by alcohol.

The result is a higher likelihood of low blood pressure and fainting. Even the action of aspirin is intensified by alcohol, causing excessive bleeding by disrupting clot formation

Q. What is Mouth cancer? My grandfather has been diagnosed with mouth cancer. What is it? Is it dangerous?

A. I have sort lip bottom lip for abouth sis years my lip burt dry huet i try lipsyl all gaine i dont know what to do