circumoral
|cir-cum-o-ral|
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/ˌsɜrkəmˈɔrəl/
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/ˌsɜːkəmˈɔːrəl/
around the mouth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'circumoral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'circum' meaning 'around' and 'os, oris' meaning 'mouth'.
Historical Evolution
'Circumoral' was directly derived from the Latin terms 'circum' and 'os, oris', maintaining its meaning through time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'around the mouth', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
surrounding or located around the mouth.
The circumoral region of the fish is sensitive to touch.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 23:03