buccal

• Relatif à la joue ou à la cavité buccale ; utilisé principalement dans un contexte médical et anatomique.

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.

   Relatif à la joue

   • 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.

   Synonymesmalarzygomatic

2. Located inside the mouthC1formalmedical

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

   situé à l'intérieur de la bouche

   • 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.

   Synonymesoral

   Antonymesexternaloutside

3. Oriented toward the cheekC1formalmedical

   Directed or facing toward the inside of the cheek.

   Dirigé vers la joue

   • 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.

   Antonymeslingual