perioral
|per-i-or-al|
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/ˌpɛriˈɔrəl/
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/ˌpɛriˈɔːrəl/
around the mouth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'perioral' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'peri-' meaning 'around' and 'oral' from 'os' meaning 'mouth'.
Historical Evolution
'perioral' has remained relatively unchanged from its Latin roots, maintaining its meaning related to the area around the mouth.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'around the mouth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or situated around the mouth.
The patient exhibited a perioral rash.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 09:22