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

Rhymes for zygomatic process

• abbess
• abscess
• access
• address
• assess
• caress
• confess
• depress
• digress
• distress
• egress
• excess

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