zygoma

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Noun zygoma has 1 sense

zygoma, zygomatic arch, arcus zygomaticus - the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
--₁ is a kind of bone, os
--₁ is a part of
cheekbone, zygomatic bone, mala, malar bone, jugal bone, os zygomaticum

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Zygoma

Definition:

The zygoma is a bone in the skull that forms the prominent cheekbone. It is also known as the zygomatic bone, malar bone, or cheekbone.

Sample sentences:

The zygoma is a vital bone that provides structural support to the face.
Her high cheekbones and well-defined zygoma gave her a striking facial appearance.
The zygoma helps protect the eye by forming the bony orbit.
The surgeon had to repair the fractured zygoma resulting from the accident.

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