1
: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek
the buccal surface of a tooth
the buccal branch of the facial nerve
2
: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth
the buccal cavity
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The sample, which can be collected through blood draws or buccal swabs, must then be sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation so that it can be analyzed and entered into a national law enforcement database known as the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Face structure was sculpted manufactured, and perfected thanks to the buccal fat removal and surgical cat-eye lifts.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Gongora, who had over 400,000 followers across multiple Instagram accounts, was known for her extensive cosmetic procedures — including nose jobs, buccal fat removal, brow lifts, butt and breast implants and veneers — as well as her tattoos, which covered her face and body.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Wearing it for an hour resulted in an oh-so-subtle slimming effect in the bottom half of my face, akin to the removal of a tiny amount of my ample buccal fat.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Face structure was sculpted manufactured, and perfected thanks to the buccal fat removal and surgical cat-eye lifts.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Gongora, who had over 400,000 followers across multiple Instagram accounts, was known for her extensive cosmetic procedures — including nose jobs, buccal fat removal, brow lifts, butt and breast implants and veneers — as well as her tattoos, which covered her face and body.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Wearing it for an hour resulted in an oh-so-subtle slimming effect in the bottom half of my face, akin to the removal of a tiny amount of my ample buccal fat.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Buccal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buccal. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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