buccal

Definition

Of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying the cheek.

Etymology

From Latin bucca (“the cheek”) + -al. By surface analysis, bucc- + -al.

Example Sentences

• "buccal surface of the molars"
• "buccal branch of the facial nerve"
• "Obtained buccal epithelium and newly drawn, uncentrifuged blood collected in an EDTA tube were used for analysis of gene expression: a control GAPDH gene and Osteocalcin gene."