buccal

• Relativo a la mejilla o a la cavidad oral; se usa principalmente en contextos médicos y anatómicos, como en administración bucal de fármacos.

Relating to the cheek or the mouth cavity; used primarily in medical and anatomical contexts.

1. C1formalmedical

   Of or relating to the cheek or the side of the face.

   Relativo a la mejilla

   • The buccal region is often examined during a dental checkup.
   • Buccal fat pads can be removed for facial contouring.
   • The buccal surface of the tooth faces the cheek.

   Sinónimosmalarzygomatic

2. Located inside the mouthC1formalmedical

   Situated within the mouth, especially in relation to the inner cheek.

   bucal (dentro de la boca)

   • Buccal tablets are placed between the gum and cheek for absorption.
   • The buccal mucosa lines the inside of the cheeks.
   • Buccal administration of medication allows for rapid absorption.

   Sinónimosoral

   Antónimosexternaloutside

3. Oriented toward the cheekC1formalmedical

   Directed or facing toward the inside of the cheek.

   orientado hacia la mejilla

   • The buccal surface of the molar is smooth.
   • In orthodontics, brackets are placed on the buccal side of teeth.
   • The buccal aspect of the jaw is examined for swelling.

   Antónimoslingual