OntologiesuberonclassesUBERON:0001567   
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cheek
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001567

A fleshy subdivision of one side of the face bounded by an eye, ear and the nose.

Also appears inonehcaoobibmondooae + 7
Related Synonyms
buccae
jowl
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external_definition

Surface structure that includes the scales, skin, and muscles that are located ventral and posterior to the eye.[TAO]

has_obo_namespace

uberon

has_relational_adjective

buccal

taxon_notes

In many animals the inside of the cheek is lined with mucous membrane covered with stratified squamous epithelium and supplied with secretions from buccal glands.

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