Bioral

/ˈbaɪoərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving both biological and oral aspects, such as the biological processes that happen in your mouth.

Etymology

From bio- (life, biological) + oral (of or relating to the mouth), combined in modern medical terminology. This term developed as doctors studied the complex biological ecosystems in human mouths.

Kelly Says

Your mouth is basically a tiny ecosystem with thousands of different bacteria living together—bioral research has discovered that the health of your mouth bacteria directly affects your heart and brain health!

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