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Definition of Oral phase
1. Noun. (psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and chewing and biting.
Exact synonyms: Oral Stage
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Group relationships: Babyhood, Early Childhood, Infancy
Generic synonyms: Phase, Stage
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Group relationships: Babyhood, Early Childhood, Infancy
Generic synonyms: Phase, Stage
Medical Definition of Oral phase
1. In psychoanalytic personality theory, the earliest stage in psychosexual development, lasting through the first 18 months of life, during which the oral zone is the centre of the infant's needs, expression, gratification, and pleasurable erotic experiences; has a strong influence on the organization and development of the child's psyche. (05 Mar 2000)
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