WORD MEANING
Oral phase meaning
OR-uhl fayz · noun
The stage in swallowing when food or liquid is moved from the mouth to the throat.
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A stage in speech development involving mouth movements.
A phase in dental treatment focusing on the mouth area.
The term is primarily used in medical and speech therapy contexts.
Examples
The speech therapist explained the importance of the oral phase in swallowing.
Difficulty in the oral phase can lead to problems with feeding and speech development.