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Buccal

Of or pertaining to the mouth or cheeks.

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Pertains to 1

Cheek 66% connected

The side of the face below the eye.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Oral 92% connected

Uttered by the mouth, or in words; spoken, not written; verbal; as, oral traditions; oral testimony; oral law.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Aboral 94% connected

Situated opposite to, or away from, the mouth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Aboral 94% connected

Situated opposite to, or away from, the mouth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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