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buccal

adjective

Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
L
Contains
UC
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbʌk.əl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located

    “The oral cavity”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or toward the cheek

    “The buccal aspect of the gum”

In context

Example Sentences

The oral cavity
The oral mucous membrane
The oral surface of a starfish
A buccal gland
The buccal aspect of the gum

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