ZYGOMA
zygoma, zygomatic arch, arcus zygomaticus
(noun) the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
zygoma (plural zygomas or zygomata)
(anatomy) The cheekbone.
Synonyms
• cheekbone
• zygomatic bone
• malar bone
Source: Wiktionary
Zy*go"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.) (a) The jugal, malar, or cheek bone. (b) The zygomatic process of the temporal bone. (c) The whole zygomatic arch.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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