zygoma

/zaɪˈɡoʊmə/
noun
  1. 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.
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