buccal

[ buhk-uhl ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

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

buccal

/ ˈbʌkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the cheek
2. of or relating to the mouth; oral

   buccal lesion

Other Words From

• buccal·ly adverb
• post·buccal adjective
• pre·buccal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of buccal¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from New Latin buccālis, equivalent to Latin bucca “cheek, mouth” + -ālis adjective suffix; bucco-, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of buccal¹

C19: from Latin bucca cheek

Example Sentences

The the “have not” list included a face-lift, lateral brow lift, regular brow lift, thread lift, buccal fat removal, liposuction, body-contouring and a Brazilian butt lift.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans on Reddit guessed “buccal fat removal” and other cosmetic procedures, but Moriarty said in her lengthy Friday statement that the selfie was taken after a period of stress.

From Los Angeles Times

The proof-of-concept study with a set of 22 twins found an epigenetic signature in buccal or cheek cells appearing only for the twins who were obese compared to their thinner siblings.

From Science Daily

God forbid, buccal fat removal?

From Salon

“The buccal swab erases all doubt,” Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney told the judge, according to Newsday.

From Seattle Times