Labially

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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

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"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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