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buccal
[buhk-uhl]
adjective
of or relating to the cheek.
pertaining to the sides of the mouth or to the mouth; oral.
Dentistry.directed toward the cheek.
buccal
/ ˈʌə /
adjective
of or relating to the cheek
of or relating to the mouth; oral
buccal lesion
Other 51Թ Forms
- buccally adverb
- postbuccal adjective
- prebuccal adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of buccal1
Example Sentences
The the “have not” list included a face-lift, lateral brow lift, regular brow lift, thread lift, buccal fat removal, liposuction, body-contouring and a Brazilian butt lift.
Fans on Reddit guessed “buccal fat removal” and other cosmetic procedures, but Moriarty said in her lengthy Friday statement that the selfie was taken after a period of stress.
The proof-of-concept study with a set of 22 twins found an epigenetic signature in buccal or cheek cells appearing only for the twins who were obese compared to their thinner siblings.
Collecting a DNA sample is a straightforward process, requiring a simple buccal swab rubbing a Q tip six times on the inside of each cheek.
Some are accusing creators of subjecting Barney to buccal fat removal — a trendy cosmetic procedure that eliminates fat from cheeks, leading to a more sculpted and contoured look.
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When To Use
Buccal means relating to or located in the cheeks. It can also mean relating to or located on the sides of the mouth or in the mouth.Buccal is a technical anatomical term used in the context of medicine. When it means located in the mouth, buccal is synonymous with oral, which is a much more common term.Buccal is used in anatomical terms like buccal cavity, buccal gland, and buccal nerve.Example: Buccal fat pads fill the hollow area in the cheeks.
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