paraoral

paraoral
Near or adjacent to the mouth. [para- + L. os (or-), mouth]

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para·oral (par″ə-orґəl) 1. near or adjacent to the mouth. 2. administered by some route other than by the mouth; said of medication.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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