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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbuccal
Pronunciation / Transliteration: by-kal
"Le dentiste a examiné la cavité buccale."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the cheek or the inner lining of the cheek.
"The dentist examined the buccal cavity for any signs of infection." - 2
Pertaining to the area of the mouth, especially the cheeks.
"Buccal administration of medication can be effective for rapid absorption."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'buccal' originates from the Latin word 'bucca', meaning 'cheek'. It has been used in English since the late 19th century, primarily in anatomical contexts to describe structures related to the mouth and cheeks.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buccal" is said worldwide
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buccal
Transliteration: by-kal
"Le dentiste a examiné la cavité buccale."
bukkal
Transliteration: buk-kal
"Der Zahnarzt untersuchte die bukkale Höhle auf Anzeichen einer Infektion."
buccale
Transliteration: boo-kah-leh
"Il dentista ha esaminato la cavità buccale."
bucal
Transliteration: boo-kal
"El dentista examinó la cavidad bucal."
bucal
Transliteration: boo-kal
"O dentista examinou a cavidade bucal."
गाल से संबंधित
Transliteration: gaal se sambandhit
"डेंटिस्ट ने गाल से संबंधित क्षेत्र की जांच की।"
颊的
Transliteration: jiá de
"牙医检查了颊的区域。"
볼의
Transliteration: bol-ui
"치과 의사가 볼의 영역을 검사했습니다."
頬の
Transliteration: hoho no
"歯科医は頬の領域を調べました。"
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