Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peroral
adjective
/ˌpɛrˈɔrəl/
Definition
relating to or taken through the mouth.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a peroral medication to treat the patient’s condition.
- Peroral administration is preferred for many treatments due to its ease and convenience.
- After the peroral dose, the patient’s symptoms improved significantly.
Meaning
Peroral is often used in medical contexts to refer to medications or procedures that are administered orally, meaning they are taken by mouth.
Synonyms
- Oral
- By mouth
- Ingested
