buccal
[ buhk-uhl ]
adjectiveAnatomy.
of or relating to the cheek.
pertaining to the sides of the mouth or to the mouth; oral.
Dentistry. directed toward the cheek.: Compare distal (def. 2), mesial (def. 2).
Origin of buccal
1Other words from buccal
- buc·cal·ly, adverb
- post·buc·cal, adjective
- pre·buc·cal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for buccal
buccal
/ (ˈbʌkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to the cheek
of or relating to the mouth; oral: buccal lesion
Origin of buccal
1C19: from Latin bucca cheek
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