Administration, Buccal (also known as Buccal Administration, Administrations, Buccal): Administration of a soluble dosage form between the cheek and gingiva. It may involve direct application of a drug onto the buccal mucosa, as by painting or spraying.

NIH MeSH · D000278Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Administration, Buccal

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Definition

Administration of a soluble dosage form between the cheek and gingiva. It may involve direct application of a drug onto the buccal mucosa, as by painting or spraying.

MeSH classification

  • E02.319.267.100.028
  • E02.319.267.120.040

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Related concepts

Administration, Oral

The giving of drugs, chemicals, or other substances by mouth.

Administration, Sublingual

Administration of a soluble dosage form by placement under the tongue.

Common questions about Administration, Buccal

What does Administration, Buccal mean in medicine?
Administration of a soluble dosage form between the cheek and gingiva. It may involve direct application of a drug onto the buccal mucosa, as by painting or spraying. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Administration, Buccal known by any other names?
Yes. Administration, Buccal is also referred to as Buccal Administration, Administrations, Buccal, Buccal Administrations, Buccal Drug Administration in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Administration, Buccal sit in the medical classification?
Administration, Buccal falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.319.267.100.028, E02.319.267.120.040). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000278) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗