Circumoral

//ˌsɜː(ɹ).kəmˈɒɹəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Either of a pair of large teeth on each side of the mouth of some fish.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Around or encircling the mouth. not-comparable

    "a strenuous contraction of circumoral fascia"

Example

More examples

"a strenuous contraction of circumoral fascia"

Etymology

From circum- + oral.

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