Labially
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a labial manner; by means of the lips.
"Transillumination of anterior teeth, using the composite curing light placed labially to shine through the tooth and be viewed using the mouth mirror, shows up any cavities as dark interproximal shadows."
Example
More examples"Transillumination of anterior teeth, using the composite curing light placed labially to shine through the tooth and be viewed using the mouth mirror, shows up any cavities as dark interproximal shadows."
Etymology
From labial + -ly.
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