buccal mucosa — The inner lining of the cheeks … English dictionary of cancer terms
Buccal space — The buccal space is the area between the cheek and gums, or between the teeth and the buccal mucosa or buccal membrane. Certain medications are designed to be given bucally (as opposed to orally or sublingually). Buccal (as opposed to oral)… … Wikipedia
buccal tablet — a small, flat, oval tablet to be held between the cheek and gum, permitting direct absorption through the oral mucosa of the medicinal substance contained therein … Medical dictionary
Oral mucosa — Latin tunica mucosa oris Gray s subject #242 1110 The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane epithelium of the mouth. It can be divided into three categories. Masticatory mucosa, para keratinized str … Wikipedia
Mucous cyst of the oral mucosa — Classification and external resources A mucocele on the lower lip. ICD 10 K11.6 ICD … Wikipedia
Vaginoplasty — Vaginoplasty: the pre operative aspect (left), and the post operative aspect (right) of a labial reduction. Vaginoplasty is a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure for correcting the defects and deformities of the vaginal canal and its mucous… … Wikipedia
Cheek — This article is about the anatomical feature. For other uses, see Cheek (disambiguation). Cheek Girl with prominent (puffy) cheeks. Latin bucca … Wikipedia
Mouth assessment — Nursing Assessment of the Mouth The mouth is the beginning of the digestive system and a big part of the airway for the respiratory system. This is a very important part of the total patient health assessment. Prior to beginning any assessment of … Wikipedia
Actiq — by Cephalon, is a solid formulation of fentanyl citrate on a plastic stick that dissolves slowly in the mouth for absorption across the buccal mucosa. Generically Actiq is a form of oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC). In the UK, Fentanyl… … Wikipedia
Thin film drug delivery — Drug film redirects here. For movies featuring substance abuse, see List of drug films. Thin film drug delivery uses a dissolving film or oral drug strip to administer drugs via absorption in the mouth (buccally or sublingually) and/or via the… … Wikipedia