adj
buccal
Buccal (adj) means relating to or near the cheek.
adj
1
Relating to or near the cheek.
"Obtained buccal epithelium and newly drawn, uncentrifuged blood collected in an EDTA tube were used for analysis of gene expression: a control GAPDH gene and Osteocalcin gene."
— Mansur Rahnama et al, Analysis of the Influence of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Osteocalcin Gene Expression in Postmenopausal Women (2015)
"buccal branch of the facial nerve"
"buccal surface of the molars"
2
Relating to or found inside the mouth.
3
(medicine) Given by placing a medicine between the gum and the cheek, so that it is absorbed rather than swallowed.
4
(phonetics) Made in the mouth, not in the throat or the voice box.
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What is the meaning of buccal?
"buccal" (adj) means relating to or near the cheek.
What is another word for buccal?
Other words for "buccal" include oral.
What are the different meanings of buccal?
"buccal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to or near the cheek; 2. Relating to or found inside the mouth; 3. (medicine) Given by placing a medicine between the gum and the cheek, so that it is absorbed rather than swallowed.
