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Oral
01
an examination carried out through spoken communication
Examples
The final includes an oral covering key course concepts.
Students must pass an oral to demonstrate comprehension.
02
a stage in psychosexual development when a child's focus is on the mouth, with fixation potentially leading to dependence, selfishness, or aggression
Examples
Freud described the oral as the first stage of psychosexual development.
Unresolved conflicts during the oral may result in dependency.
oral
01
spoken rather than written
Examples
She prepared thoroughly for her oral presentation on the selected topic.
During the oral exam, the student was asked to explain and defend their thesis.
02
of or relating to the mouth, mouth region, or structures located in the mouth
Examples
The oral cavity contains the tongue and teeth.
Oral hygiene is essential for dental health.
03
intended for or administered via the mouth
Examples
The doctor prescribed an oral medication.
Oral contraceptives are widely used.
