buccal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or situated in the buccal cavity, or the inner lining of the cheek.

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Antonyms

lingual

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Synonyms

genal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buccal
mullal , pallal , gallal , callal

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Variants

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buccal , buccally

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Etymology

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From Latin buccus 'cheek' + -alis 'pertaining to'.

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Trivia

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1. The buccal cavity is also known as the oral cavity.

2. The term 'buccal' is derived from the Latin word for 'cheek'.

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Related Concepts

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1. buccal cavity: The part of the oral cavity that includes the lips, gums, and cheeks.

2. buccal mucosa: The mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the cheeks and gums.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'buccal' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something rough, unrefined, or crude, as in the 'buccaneer' pirates of the Caribbean.

How to Memorize "buccal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the inside of your cheek. The area where your teeth meet the soft tissue is the buccal mucosa.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'buccal' with the word 'cheek'. Remember, it's an adjective that describes something related to the cheek.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'buccal' starts with the letter 'b', just like 'buccaneer' and 'beak', which are all related to the mouth or cheeks.

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