Circumoral

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈɔːrəl/ adjective

Definition

Surrounding or positioned around the mouth.

Etymology

From circum- (around) and oral (relating to the mouth, from Latin ora, mouth). A medical and anatomical term.

Kelly Says

Circumoral dermatitis is a real skin condition where the area around your mouth gets inflamed—often caused by fluoride in toothpaste, which is why some people mysteriously break out only in a ring around their lips.

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