Zygomatic

//ˌzʌɪ.ɡə(ʊ)ˈmat.ɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of zygomatic bone. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  2. 2
    the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or located in the area of the zygomatic bone or zygomatic arch. not-comparable, relational

    "They show (1) the left orbit and zygomatic arch of President Kennedy magnified from Zapruder frame 230"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the cheek region of the face wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
cheekbonecheekbonejugal bonemalarmalar boneos zygomaticum

Example

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"They show (1) the left orbit and zygomatic arch of President Kennedy magnified from Zapruder frame 230"

Etymology

From zygoma + -tic. Doublet of zygomaticus.

Related phrases

zygomatic archzygomatic bonezygomatic musclezygomatic nervezygomatic processzygomatic suture

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