buccogingival

English

Etymology

From bucco- +‎ gingival.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪvəl

IPA^(key): /ˌbʌkoʊˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvl̩/

Adjective

buccogingival (not comparable)

1. (anatomy, dentistry) Relating to the cheek and the gum, as:
   1. (dentistry) In a location on the buccal and gingival aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
   2. (dentistry) In a direction with buccal and gingival vectors.

Related terms

• buccoapical
• buccocervical
• buccolabial
• buccolingual
• buccopalatal

Anagrams

• gingivobuccal