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zygoma

/zahy-goh-muh, zi-/US // zaɪˈgoʊ mə, zɪ- //UK // (zaɪˈɡəʊmə, zɪ-) //

颧骨,峡部,瘤,舌骨

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural zy·go·ma·ta [zahy-goh-muh-tuh, zi-]. /zaɪˈgoʊ mə tə, zɪ-/. Anatomy.

    • : zygomatic arch.
    • : the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
    • : zygomatic bone.

Examples

  • Entry, above the anterior extremity of the zygoma, bullet retained.

  • The facial portion of the skull is short, and the zygoma is deep.

  • It has, moreover, no zygoma in the skull, and there is no caecum.

  • The lower jaw is long, and remarkably full under the zygoma, so as to give to the countenance a square appearance.

  • The series extends as far back as the hinder edge of the anterior root of the zygoma.