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buccula

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun buccula has 1 sense
  1. double chin, buccula - a fold of fatty tissue under the chin
    --1 is a kind of chin, mentum

Definitions from the Web

Buccula

Noun (Anatomy):

A buccula refers to a fold of flesh or a collar-like structure found around the neck or throat.

Example Sentence: The swan's elegant buccula added to its regal appearance.

Noun (Zoology):

In zoology, buccula refers to a throat pouch or a similar structure present in certain animals.

Example Sentence: The male frigatebird inflates its buccula to attract a mate.

Noun (Botany):

In botany, buccula represents a sheath-like structure surrounding the base of some flower petals or bracts.

Example Sentence: The buccula of the lily petal protected the fragile inner parts of the flower.

Noun (Medicine):

In medicine, buccula is used to describe a cheek augmentation procedure involving the enhancement of cheekbones.

Example Sentence: The doctor recommended a buccula treatment to enhance her facial features.

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