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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/
The dentist examined the buccal surface of the tooth.
Стоматолог осмотрел щечную поверхность зуба.
Synonyms
oral
mouth
dental
labial
lingual

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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