labial

• Die Lippen betreffend; in der Anatomie für Strukturen der Lippen und in der Phonetik für Laute, die mit den Lippen artikuliert werden.

Relating to the lips; used in anatomy to describe structures of the lips, or in phonetics to describe sounds articulated with the lips.

1. Relating to the lips of the mouthC1formalmedical

   Pertaining to or involving the lips, especially in anatomy or speech production.

   Labial

   • The dentist examined the labial surface of the front teeth.
   • Labial sounds are produced by bringing the lips together.
   • The labial region is sensitive to touch and temperature.

2. Relating to the female labiaC2formalmedical

   Pertaining to or located near the labia (the folds of skin in the female genital area).

   Die Schamlippen betreffend

   • The labial swelling is a normal part of fetal development.
   • The surgeon performed a labial reduction procedure.
   • Labial adhesions can occur in young girls.

• Substantiv, das einen Laut bezeichnet, der mit den Lippen artikuliert wird, z. B. /p/, /b/ oder /m/.

A noun referring to a consonant sound that is articulated using the lips, such as /p/, /b/, or /m/.

1. Lip soundC1formal

   A speech sound that is produced by bringing the lips together or by using the lips in articulation.

   Lippenlaut

   • The sounds /p/, /b/, and /m/ are examples of labials.
   • In phonetics, a labial is a consonant formed with the lips.
   • The word 'labial' itself begins with a labial sound.