malar
/ˈmeɪlər/
adjective
- Relating to the cheek or the cheekbone.
- He suffered a malar fracture after the car accident.
- The doctor examined the malar area for signs of swelling.
- The malar region of the face is often highlighted with blush in makeup.
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noun
- The cheekbone (zygomatic bone).
- The malar is one of the bones that forms the structure of the face.
- A strong malar gives the face a more defined appearance.
- In anatomy class, we studied the malar and its connection to the eye socket.
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