SINCE 1828
malar
adjective
ma·lar
| \ ˈmā-lər
, -ˌlär\
, -ˌlär\
Definition of malar
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to the cheek or the side of the head
malar
nounDefinition of malar (Entry 2 of 2)
: zygomatic bone
— called also malar bone
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malar
adjective
ma·lar
| \ ˈmā-lər
, -ˌlär
\
, -ˌlär
\
Medical Definition of malar
: of or relating to the cheek, the side of the head, or the zygomatic bone
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