Buccal


of or relating to the cheek.
pertaining to the sides of the mouth or to the mouth; oral.
Dentistry. directed toward the cheek.
Compare distal (def 2), mesial (def 2).
Historical Examples

Elementary Zoology, Second Edition Vernon L. Kellogg
Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index Ernst Haeckel
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 George Henry Makins
Parasites T. Spencer Cobbold
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 Various
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour
Degeneracy Eugene S. Talbot
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
Delsarte System of Oratory Various

adjective
of or relating to the cheek
of or relating to the mouth; oral: buccal lesion
adj.

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