— buccally , adv.
/buk"euhl/ , adj. Anat.
1. of or pertaining to the cheek.
2. pertaining to the sides of the mouth or to the mouth; oral.
3. Dentistry. directed toward the cheek. Cf. distal (def. 2), mesial (def. 2).
[ 1825-35; ( bucc ( a ) (see BUCCO-) + -AL 1 ]