oral cavity

• Terme anatomique formel désignant la cavité buccale, comprenant les lèvres, les joues, le palais, la langue et les dents, et servant d'entrée au tube digestif.

A formal anatomical term referring to the mouth, including the lips, cheeks, palate, tongue, and teeth, used as the entrance to the digestive tract.

1. Mouth interiorB2formal

   The anatomical space inside the mouth, including the teeth, tongue, and palate, involved in eating, speaking, and breathing.

   cavité buccale

   • The dentist examined the patient's oral cavity for signs of decay.
   • Proper hygiene of the oral cavity prevents gum disease.
   • The oral cavity is the first part of the digestive system.