BUCCALLY

Etymology

Adverb

buccally (not comparable)

In a buccal manner, such as

(dentistry, medicine, referring to force, movement, or both) In the buccal direction; toward the cheek.

(dentistry, medicine) Via buccal administration; via absorption through the mucosa of the cheek.

Source: Wiktionary


BUCCAL

Buc"cal, a. Etym: [L. bucca cheek: cf. F. buccal.] (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the mouth or cheeks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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