What does buccal mean?
Buccal means (anatomy, dentistry, relational) Of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying the cheek..
Buccal
/ˈbʌkəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(anatomy, dentistry, relational) Of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying the cheek..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy, dentistry, relational) Of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying the cheek.
- Of, relating to, or lying in the mouth.
- (pharmacology) Administered in the mouth, not by swallowing but by absorption through the skin of the cheek; often by placing between the top gum and the inside of the lip.
- (linguistics) supralaryngeal, not laryngeal or glottal.
Example Sentences
buccal surface of the molars
buccal branch of the facial nerve
Obtained buccal epithelium and newly drawn, uncentrifuged blood collected in an EDTA tube were used for analysis of gene expression: a control GAPDH gene and Osteocalcin gene.
buccal cavity
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for buccal?
Common synonyms include facial, genal, cheek, oral.
What is the opposite of buccal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use buccal in a sentence?
buccal surface of the molars
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