Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buccal
Adjective
/ˈbʌk.əl/
Definition
Related to the inner lining of the cheeks or the mouth.
Examples
- The dentist used a buccal mirror to see the back of the teeth.
- Buccal tablets are designed to dissolve between the gums and the inner lining of the cheek.
Meaning
The term buccal refers to anything concerning the space in the mouth, particularly the area near the cheeks.
Synonyms
- Oral
- Cheek
