labial

• Qui se rapporte aux lèvres ; utilisé en anatomie pour décrire les structures des lèvres, ou en phonétique pour décrire les sons articulés avec les lèvres.

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 (relatif aux lèvres)

   • 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).

   labial (relatif aux lèvres vulvaires)

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

• Nom masculin désignant un son consonantique articulé avec les lèvres, comme /p/, /b/ ou /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.

   Consonne labiale

   • 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.