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buccal Definition

buc·cal (bukəl)

adjective

  1. of or near the cheek
  2. of or in the mouth

Etymology: L bucca, cheek, mouth cavity (for IE base see big) + -al

buccal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • midazolam: Back to top Treatment with either buccal midazolam or rectal diazepam were randomly selected for each of the participating centers in weekly blocks.
  • mucosa: Nicotine vapor passing through the mouth is absorbed by the buccal mucosa: little reaches the lungs.
  • cavity: You will actually see the fry eyes through the buccal cavity.
  • tablet: In the event of an acute attack, sublingual or buccal glyceryl trinitrate tablets should be used.
  • cell: Our project on cultured buccal epithelial cells has also been translated into a Change in Practice.
  • surface: Half of the buccal surface of each tooth in the experimental group was coated with wax.

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