oral mucosa


mu·co·sa of mouth

[TA] the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, including the gingiva. Synonym(s): oral mucosa [TA], tunica mucosa oris [TA]

oral mucosa

The stratified squamous epithelial lining of the oral cavity in its many locations: the gingiva, hard palate, soft palate, cheek, vestibule, lip, tongue, and oropharynx.See also: mucosa

mu·co·sa of mouth

(myū-kōsă mowth) [TA] Mucous membrane of oral cavity, including gingiva.
Synonym(s): oral mucosa [TA] .