oral surgery

oral surgery
oral surgery o"ral sur"ge*ry, n. (Med.) Surgery performed within the mouth cavity, especially that performed around the gums and teeth as an expedient for the purpose of preservation or replacement of teeth. [PJC]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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