Adorally

/ˌeɪˈdɔːrəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or directed toward the mouth; in the direction of or near the mouth region.

Etymology

From 'adoral' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' This is a specialized anatomical/zoological term used to describe directional movement or position relative to the mouth.

Kelly Says

Technical anatomical terms like 'adorally' show how scientists created a whole directional vocabulary (adorally, aborally) to describe animal anatomy without ambiguity—precision that would make medieval theologians jealous.

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