perioral

/ˌpɛrioʊˈræl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or surrounding the mouth or lips, especially in reference to skin conditions such as acne or rosacea

“She applied a perioral cream to reduce acne around her mouth.”

2. adjective

of or relating to the area around the mouth or lips

“The dermatologist specialized in perioral skin conditions.”

Synonyms

  • labial
  • periorificial

Antonyms

  • distant
  • far