buccolingual
English
Etymology
bucco- + lingual
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /ˌbʌkoʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/
Adjective
buccolingual (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the cheek and the tongue.
- (dentistry) Relating to buccal (inner cheek) and lingual (tongue) surfaces, as:
- (dentistry) In a location on the buccal and lingual aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
- (dentistry) In a direction with buccal and lingual vectors.
Related terms
- buccoapical
- buccocervical
- buccogingival
- buccolabial
- buccopalatal