buccal
1
8.8
- adjective
- /ˈbʌkəl/
- Specialized
:
bucal
- An otorhinologic evaluation revealed that the oral and buccal mucosa were indeed dry.
- buccal mucosa
- buccal carcinoma
- buccal branch
You can kind of see I got a chin implant, buccal fat removal and a neck lift.
- You can kind of see I got a chin implant, buccal fat removal and a neck lift.
Examples
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In conclusion, buccal SCC is an aggressive cancer that is associated with a high rate of locoregional recurrence.
Academic text (2008) -
A 59-year-old man presented with a 4-year history of progressive left facial paralysis in the buccal branch.
Academic text (2004) -
Figure 1. The large buccal mass is seen at presentation.
Academic text (2009) -
Other sites include the buccal mucosa and upper lip.
Academic text (2005) -
Within the oral cavity, the most common sites are the buccal mucosa, tongue, and lip.
Academic text (2006) -
Scattered petechiae of the buccal mucosa were seen bilaterally.
Academic text (2006) -
The oropharynx was normal, but the right buccal mucosa bulged and was crepitant.
Academic text (2006) -
The incision was extended along the gingival buccal sulcus in a Caldwell-Luc fashion.
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The gingiva and buccal mucosa are affected most often, but palatal lesions are not uncommon.
Academic text (1996) -
The dentist examined the patient's buccal mucosa for any signs of infection.
Synonyms
89
2.7
About the mouth and the area around it
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
buccal = bucc + al
The suffix '-al' is productive ('relating to'), but the root 'bucc-' is a Latin combining form for 'cheek' that is not a standalone English word, so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning from the components.
Etymology
Buccal comes from the Latin bucca, which means 'cheek' or 'mouth'. So, if something is described as buccal it is near the cheek or inside the mouth, which is why dentists and doctors use the word for the cheek area or the cheek side of a tooth.