buccalgland
nounUK /ˈbʌkəl ɡlænd/
US /ˈbʌkəl ɡlænd/
A small body part inside your cheek that makes spit.
The dentist explained that the buccalgland helps keep the inside of your mouth wet.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any of the small glands in the cheek lining that release saliva.
Scientists studied the buccalgland cells under a microscope.
3. A gland located in the buccal region of certain animals.
The frog's buccalgland helps moisten its food before swallowing.
4. A minor salivary gland found on the inner surface of the cheek.
A blocked buccalgland can cause a small swelling in the cheek.