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orofacial

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o·ro·fa·cial (ôr-fshl)
adj.
Relating to the mouth and face.

orofacial
[ôr′ōfā′shəl]
Etymology: L, os, oris, mouth, facies, face
pertaining to the mouth and face.

orofacial (ôr´ōfā´shl),
adj of or related to the face and oral cavity.


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