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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

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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

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