Buccal

/ˈbʌkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting the cheek or the inside of the cheek.

Etymology

From Latin 'bucca' (cheek) + the adjectival suffix '-al', creating a medical term widely used in dentistry and anatomy.

Kelly Says

Dentists use 'buccal surface' constantly—it's the fancy word for the side of your tooth that faces your cheek, not your tongue. It's more precise than just saying 'cheek side.'

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