mucobuccal fold
noun
mu·co·buc·cal fold
ˌmyü-kō-ˈbək-əl- 
: the fold formed by the oral mucosa where it passes from the mandible or maxilla to the cheek
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“Mucobuccal fold.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mucobuccal%20fold. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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