oral administration
1Oral administration — (per os) is a route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth. Contents 1 Terminology 2 Scope 3 Facilitating methods 4 See also …
2oral suspension — n a suspension consisting of undissolved particles of one or more medicinal agents mixed with a liquid vehicle for oral administration <nystatin powder for oral suspension> …
3Oral — The word oral may refer to: As an adjective: the mouth, the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food and saliva speech communication as opposed to writing oral administration of medicines oral schools, schools that use oralism to… …
4Oral rehydration therapy — The administration of special fluids by mouth. ORT is used to treat dehydration. See also oral rehydration solution. * * * (ORT) oral administration of a solution of electrolytes and carbohydrates in the treatment of dehydration …
5Oral sedation dentistry — is a medical procedure involving the administration of oral sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a dental procedure and reduce patients fear and anxiety related to the experience. Oral sedation is one of the available methods of conscious… …
6Oral history — is the collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews. These interviews are conducted with people who… …
7Oral Roberts University — Coordinates: 36°03′02″N 95°57′09″W / 36.05056°N 95.95245°W / 36.05056; 95.95245 …
8Oral rehydration therapy — Nurses encouraging a patient to drink an oral rehydration solution to combat dehydration caused by cholera. Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a simple treatment for dehydration associated with diarrhoea, particularly gastroenteritis or… …
9Oral sex — An artistic portrayal of an act performed on a woman, furtively while a formal party is in progress Oral sex is sexual acti …
10Oral will — Wills, trusts and estates …
