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buccal

adjective buc·cal \ ˈbə-kəl \
|Updated on: 8 Jun 2018

Definition of buccal

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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buccally

adverb

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Origin and Etymology of buccal

Latin bucca cheek

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buccal

adjective buc·cal \ ˈbək-əl \

medical Definition of buccal

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
—

buccally

play \-ə-lē\ adverb

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