Meaning & use
Buccal
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Relating to, or situated near, the cheek or the mouth cavity.
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The dentist examined the buccal surface of the molar for decay.
Some medications are absorbed through the buccal mucosa rather than swallowed.
A note on using this word
"Buccal" comes from the Latin "bucca," meaning "cheek," and is mainly used in anatomy, dentistry, and medicine.
Words with a similar meaning
oralcheek-related
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