peroral

adjective per·oral \(ˌ)pər-ˈȯr-əl, per-, -ˈär-\

Definition of PERORAL

: occurring through or by way of the mouth

— per·oral·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1908

Medical Dictionary

adjective per·oral \(ˌ)pər-ˈōr-əl, pe(ə)r-, -ˈȯr-, -ˈär-\

: 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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