labial

[/ˈleɪbiəl/]
adjective
labial
1. relating to or affecting the lips
The labial area of the mouth requires careful attention during dental procedures.
A área labial da boca requer atenção cuidadosa durante procedimentos dentários.
2. in phonetics, a consonant sound produced with the lips
The sounds 'p' and 'b' are labial consonants.
Os sons 'p' e 'b' são consoantes labiais.
3. in anatomy, relating to the labia (lips of the external female genitalia)
The doctor examined the labial tissue during the gynecological examination.
O médico examinou o tecido labial durante o exame ginecológico.
The term 'labial' is primarily used in specialized contexts such as dentistry, linguistics, and medicine in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It is a technical term with no colloquial variations and maintains the same meaning across all professional fields and regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lip-relatedorallipbilabial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
labial
Standard term used in medical, dental, and linguistic contexts
Portugal
labial
Identical usage; standard medical and linguistic terminology
Medical/Scientific
labial
Universal technical term across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

labialipsmouthphoneticsconsonantdentistrygynecology

Related Idioms & Phrases

labial consonant
labial fricative
labial stop
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