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buccal

UK
/ˈbʌk.əl/
US
/ˈbʌk.əl/

Translations

buccaladjective
more buccal
Comp.
most buccal
Super.
UK
/ˈbʌk.əl/
US
/ˈbʌk.əl/
buccalEn anatomie, de la bouche ou de la cavité buccale ; s’emploie aussi en pharmacie et en phonétique.
The dentist examined the buccal surface of the molars for any signs of decay.
Le dentiste a examiné la surface buccale des molaires à la recherche de signes de carie.
Additional translations
jugalTerme anatomique plus rare, pour ce qui est relatif à la joue.
Synonyms
oral
lingual
labial
dental
mouth

Definitions

buccaladjective
Relating to the cheek or the mouth cavity.
The dentist examined the buccal surface of the molars for any signs of decay.
Designating a pharmaceutical preparation (tablet, film, spray, etc.) intended to be placed between the gum and cheek for absorption through the oral mucosa.
Buccal tablets deliver nitroglycerin rapidly into the bloodstream.
Phonetics: produced in or with the cavity of the mouth, especially involving the cheeks.
Some click consonants are described as buccal sounds.
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