oral : Idioms & Phrases

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oral cancer

  • noun malignant neoplasm of the lips of mouth; most common in men over the age of 60
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oral cavity

  • noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
    oral cavity; mouth; rima oris.
    • he stuffed his mouth with candy
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oral communication

  • noun (language) communication by word of mouth
    spoken language; language; voice communication; speech communication; speech; spoken communication.
    • his speech was garbled
    • he uttered harsh language
    • he recorded the spoken language of the streets
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oral contraception

  • noun contraception achieved by taking oral contraceptive pills
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oral contraceptive

  • noun a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
    birth control pill; contraceptive pill; oral contraceptive; anovulatory drug; anovulant; pill.
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oral contraceptive pill

  • noun a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
    birth control pill; contraceptive pill; oral contraceptive; anovulatory drug; anovulant; pill.
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oral contract

  • noun an agreement that is not in writing and is not signed by the parties but is a real existing contract that lacks only the formal requirement of a memorandum to render it enforceable in litigation
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oral exam

  • noun an examination conducted by spoken communication
    viva; viva voce; oral; oral exam.
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oral examination

  • noun an examination conducted by spoken communication
    viva; viva voce; oral; oral exam.
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oral fissure

  • noun the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
    oral cavity; mouth; rima oris.
    • he stuffed his mouth with candy
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oral herpes

  • noun caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)
    herpes labialis; fever blister; cold sore.
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oral personality

  • noun (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized either by generous optimism or aggressive and ambitious selfishness; formed in early childhood by fixation during the oral stage of development
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oral phase

  • noun (psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and chewing and biting
    oral phase.
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oral poliovirus vaccine

  • noun an oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
    oral poliovirus vaccine; TOPV; OPV; Sabin vaccine.
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oral presentation

  • noun delivering an address to a public audience
    speechmaking; public speaking; speaking.
    • people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking
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oral roberts

  • noun United States evangelist (born 1918)
    Roberts.
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oral sex

  • noun oral stimulation of the genitals
    head.
    • they say he gives good head
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oral smear

  • noun alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the mouth
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oral stage

  • noun (psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and chewing and biting
    oral phase.
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trivalent live oral poliomyelitis vaccine

  • noun an oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
    oral poliovirus vaccine; TOPV; OPV; Sabin vaccine.
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