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buccally

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbʌkəli/

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a buccal manner, such as

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adv

Meaning 2

In the buccal direction; toward the cheek.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Qualifier: movement

Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences

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3

adv

Meaning 3

Via buccal administration; via absorption through the mucosa of the cheek.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

From buccal + -ly.