peroral
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per·oral

adjective \(ˌ)pər-ˈr-əl, per-, -ˈär-\

Definition of PERORAL

: occurring through or by way of the mouth
per·oral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

Origin of PERORAL

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1908

per·oral

adjective \(ˌ)pər-ˈōr-əl, pe(ə)r-, -ˈr-, -ˈär-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PERORAL

: done, occurring, or obtained through or by way of the mouth <peroral administration of a drug> <peroral infection>
per·oral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

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