zygomatic

adjective

zy·​go·​mat·​ic ˌzī-gə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce zygomatic (audio)
: 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

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of zygomatic was in 1709

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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 How to pronounce zygomatic (audio)
: 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

2 of 2 noun
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