peroral

adjective

per·​oral (ˌ)pər-ˈȯr-əl 

per-,

-ˈär-

: occurring through or by way of the mouth

perorally

(ˌ)pər-ˈȯr-ə-lē 

per-

-ˈär-

adverb

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

peroral

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

perorally

-ə-lē 

adverb