buc·cal (b k  l)adj. 1. Of, relating to, adjacent to, or in the direction of the cheek. 2. Of or relating to the mouth cavity. |
buccal
[buk′əl] pl. bucca
Etymology: L, bucca, cheek
pertaining to the inside of the cheek, the surface of a tooth, or the gum beside the cheek.
buccal (buk´
l),adj pertaining to or adjacent to the cheek.
buccal aspect,
n See aspect, buccal.
buccal contour,
n See contour, buccal.
buccal
pertaining to or directed toward the cheek.
buccal administration
drugs may be absorbed across buccal mucosa, directly into the venous circulation. Called also sublingual administration.
buccal cavity
see mouth.
buccal horsepox
see horsepox.
buccal mucosa bleeding time
see bleeding time.
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