buccal

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Adjective buccal has 3 senses

buccal - of or relating to or toward the cheek
buccal - lying within the mouth; "a buccal gland"
Antonym: aboral (indirect, via oral)
buccal - toward the inside of the cheek; "the buccal aspect of the gum"
Antonym: aboral (indirect, via oral)

Definitions from the Web

Buccal

Definition: Buccal refers to something related to or located in the mouth, specifically the cheek area.

Parts of Speech: adjective

Sense 1:

- relating to or involving the cheek.

- Example sentence: The dentist examined the patient's buccal cavity for signs of infection.

Sense 2:

- referring to the medicinal or dental administration or absorption through the cheek.

- Example sentence: The doctor recommended applying the buccal patch to alleviate the patient's pain.

Sense 3:

- describing the side of a tooth that is directed towards the cheek.

- Example sentence: The dentist filled the buccal cavity of the molar tooth with a composite filling.

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