buccal

adjective buc·cal \ˈbə-kəl\

Definition of BUCCAL

: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek <the buccal surface of a tooth> <the buccal branch of the facial nerve>

: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth <the buccal cavity>

— buc·cal·ly adverb

Latin bucca cheek

First Known Use: 1720

Medical Dictionary

adjective buc·cal \ˈbək-əl\

: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek <the buccal surface of a tooth> <the buccal branch of the facial nerve>

: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth <the buccal cavity>

—buc·cal·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

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