oˈralism noun

The use of or belief in the oral method of teaching and communicating with the deaf

oˈralist adjective and noun

oralˈity noun

1. The state or quality of being oral
2. The preference for or tendency to choose the oral form of language

oˈrally adverb

oral contraception noun

Inhibition of the normal process of ovulation and conception by taking orally, and according to a prescribed course, any of a variety of hormone-containing pills

oral contraceptive noun

A pill of this type

oral history noun

(the study of) information on events, etc of the past, obtained by interviewing people who participated in them

oral hygiene, oral hygienist noun

Same as dental hygiene and dental hygienist respectively (see under dental)

Oral Law noun (Judaism)

The Jewish religious law believed to have been passed down orally before being recorded in writing

oral rehydration therapy noun

The treatment of dehydration (caused by diarrhoea, etc) with drinks of a water, glucose and salt solution

oral sex noun

Sexual relations involving the use of the mouth to stimulate the genitals of one's partner