oral cavity

Definition / meaning of oral cavity

Refers to the mouth. It includes the lips, the lining inside the cheeks and lips, the front two thirds of the tongue, the upper and lower gums, the floor of the mouth under the tongue, the bony roof of the mouth, and the small area behind the wisdom teeth.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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