BUCCAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does buccal mean? 

• BUCCAL (adjective)
  The adjective BUCCAL has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to or toward the cheek

2. of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located

  Familiarity information: BUCCAL used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BUCCAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or toward the cheek

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

the buccal aspect of the gum

Pertainym:

cheek (either side of the face below the eyes)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located

Synonyms:

buccal; oral

Context example:

a buccal gland

Domain category:

anatomy; general anatomy (the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals)

 Context examples 

Transmitted in an autosomal dominant fashion, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome consistently involves the jejunum and is associated with melanin spots of the lips, buccal mucosa, and fingers.

(Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)

Upon contact with the buccal mucosa, fentanyl citrate buccal tablet rapidly releases fentanyl which is quickly absorbed into the systemic circulation.

(Fentanyl Citrate Buccal Tablet, NCI Thesaurus)

Upon application, fentanyl buccal soluble film rapidly releases fentanyl which is quickly absorbed into the systemic circulation.

(Fentanyl Buccal Soluble Film, NCI Thesaurus)

An abnormal occlusion where some of the mandibular teeth are buccal to the maxillary teeth.

(Crossbite, NCI Thesaurus)

A clinical term that indicates the presence of a white patch on the buccal mucosa in the mouth which cannot be characterized as any other disease.

(Leukoplakia of Buccal Mucosa, NCI Thesaurus)

Most oral cavity carcinomas are squamous cell carcinomas of the tongue, buccal mucosa, or gums.

(Lip and Oral Cavity Carcinoma, NCI Thesaurus)

It usually occurs within the lingual and buccal mucosa.

(Oral Cavity Lipoma, NCI Thesaurus)

The superficial areas of head and neck including the oral cavity, buccal mucosa, and the parotid region.

(Non-parameningeal Head and Neck Area, NCI Thesaurus)

A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the buccal mucosa.

(Malignant Buccal Mucosa Neoplasm, NCI Thesaurus)

The oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma usually arises from the buccal mucosa, tongue, or gums.

(Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, NCI Thesaurus)