Circumbuccal

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈbʌkəl/ adjective

Definition

Located around or surrounding the cheek or mouth region; relating to the area around the buccal cavity.

Etymology

Medical term combining circum- (around) with buccal (relating to the cheek or mouth, from Latin bucca meaning cheek). Used in dentistry and oral medicine.

Kelly Says

Circumbuccal muscles control your lip movements and expressions—they're controlled by the facial nerve, which is why even a minor stroke affecting that nerve can make one side of your face droop.

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