Cervicolabial

/ˌsɜːvɪkoʊˈleɪbiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the neck and the lips, particularly used in dental or anatomical contexts.

Etymology

Combines Latin cervix (neck) with labium (lip), creating a technical term to describe the region or features spanning the neck and mouth area.

Kelly Says

Dentists and orthodontists use cervicolabial to describe specific tooth surfaces and the angles between your tooth's cervix and your lip line—it's the intersection where tooth structure meets your mouth's appearance.

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