Definition of malar
: of or relating to the cheek or the side of the head
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Also called a malar rash, the red skin looks like a sunburn.
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Origin and Etymology of malar
New Latin malaris, from Latin mala jawbone, cheek
First Known Use of malar
circa 1828
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medical Definition of malar
: of or relating to the cheek, the side of the head, or the zygomatic bone
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