Meaning of buccal in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbəkəl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   buccal

   Definitions

   1. lying within the mouth

   Examples

   • « a buccal gland »

   Synonyms

   • oral
2. 2. toward the inside of the cheek

   Examples

   • « the buccal aspect of the gum »

   Synonyms

   • oral

3. Qualitative Adjective

   buccal

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from Latin bucca‘cheek’+ -al

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to or toward the cheek