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Buccal Definition & Meaning

buccal
adjective
  1. of or relating to or toward the cheek
  2. lying within the mouth; "a buccal gland"
  3. oriented toward the inside of the cheek; "the buccal aspect of the gum"

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What does buccal mean?
of or relating to or toward the cheek lying within the mouth; "a buccal gland" oriented toward the inside of the cheek; "the buccal aspect of the gum"
What part of speech is buccal?
Buccal is an adjective.
How many definitions does buccal have?
Buccal has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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