Preoral

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Situated in front of, or anterior to, the mouth. not-comparable

    "preoral aperture"

  2. 2
    Prior to the oral stage, in Freudian psychoanalysis. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Prior to an oral exam. not-comparable

Etymology

From pre- + oral.

Related phrases

oral stage

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