zygomatic process

noun

: any of several bony processes that enter into or strengthen the zygomatic arch

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

zygomatic process

noun

: any of several bony processes that articulate with the zygomatic bone: as

a

: a long slender process of the temporal bone helping to form the zygomatic arch

b

: a narrow process of the frontal bone articulating with the zygomatic bone

c

: a rough triangular eminence of the maxilla of the upper jaw articulating with the zygomatic bone