buccolingual

English

Etymology

bucco- +‎ lingual

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪŋɡwəl

IPA^(key): /ˌbʌkoʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Adjective

buccolingual (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the cheek and the tongue.
2. (dentistry) Relating to buccal (inner cheek) and lingual (tongue) surfaces, as:
   1. (dentistry) In a location on the buccal and lingual aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
   2. (dentistry) In a direction with buccal and lingual vectors.

Derived terms

• axiobuccolingual
• buccolingually

 

Related terms

• buccoapical
• buccocervical
• buccogingival
• buccolabial
• buccopalatal