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zygoma

Syllabification: (zy·go·ma)
Pronunciation: /zīˈgōmə/

Definition of zygoma

noun (plural zygomata /-mətə/)

Anatomy
  • the bony arch of the cheek formed by connection of the zygomatic and temporal bones.

Derivatives

zygomatic

Pronunciation: /ˌzīgəˈmatik/

adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: from Greek zugōma, from zugon 'yoke'

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