SINCE 1828

zygoma

noun zy·go·ma \ zī-ˈgō-mə \

Definition of zygoma

plural zygomata play \zī-ˈgō-mə-tə\ also zygomas

1 a : zygomatic arch

b : a slender bony process of the zygomatic arch

2 : zygomatic bone

Origin and Etymology of zygoma

New Latin zygomat-, zygoma, from Greek zygōma, from zygoun to join, from zygon yoke

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: circa 1684

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

See Words from the same year

Medical Dictionary

zygoma

noun zy·go·ma \ zī-ˈgō-mə \

medical Definition of zygoma

plural zygomata play \-mət-ə\ also zygomas

1 : zygomatic arch

2 : zygomatic bone

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up zygoma? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

slew

play

a large number

BROWSE DICTIONARY

zygodont

zygolobous

zygoma

zygomatic

zygomatic arch

Test Your Vocabulary

Odd Habits and Quirks Quiz

Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

2017 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

How we chose 'feminism'

Words of the Year: 1066

Or, Why Pig Meat is Called 'Pork' and Cow Meat is Called 'Beef'

Literally

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice?

The awkward case of 'his or her'

Word Games

Odd Habits and Quirks Quiz

Test your knowledge of strange human behaviors.

Take the quiz

More Confusing Words—Quiz

How many of these commonly confused words do you know?

Take the quiz

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

Take the quiz

Dictionary Devil

The dictionary has been scrambled—can you put it back together?

Play the game

zygoma

Definition of zygoma

Origin and Etymology of zygoma

Medical Dictionary

zygoma

medical Definition of zygoma