buccalization

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|phonetics}} The process of a speech sound becoming [[buccal]].
2. {{lb|en|orthodontics}} The procedure of moving [[teeth]] towards the [[buccal]] ([[cheek]]) side of the arch.

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