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zygomatic
adjective
zy·go·mat·ic
ˌzī-gə-ˈma-tik
: of, relating to, constituting, or situated in the region of the zygomatic bone or zygomatic arch
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People with extensive jawbone loss (in terms of volume and density) are good candidates for zygomatic implants.7
Two different types of surgery techniques may be used for this type of implant.
—Laura Schober, Health, 1 Aug. 2024
The right zygomatic fracture of the Marburg mummy.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1709, in the meaning defined above
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“Zygomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zygomatic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
zygomatic
1 of 2 adjective
zy·go·mat·ic
ˌzī-gə-ˈmat-ik
: of, relating to, constituting, or situated in the region of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic arch
a zygomatic reconstruction involving multiple bone grafts
zygomatic
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