zygoma
/zaɪˈɡoʊmə/
noun
- The bony arch of the cheek formed by the connection of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
- The doctor explained that the fracture ran along the patient's left zygoma.
- The artist carefully shaded the area under the zygoma to give the portrait more depth.
- A strong zygoma is often associated with a prominent, defined cheekbone structure.