zygomatic

American  

[zahy-guh-mat-ik, zig-uh-] / ˌzaɪ gəˈmæt ɪk, ˌzɪg ə- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated near the zygoma.

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noun

1. zygomatic bone.

zygomatic British  

/ ˌzaɪɡəʊˈmætɪk, ˌzɪɡ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the zygoma

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Other Word Forms

• prezygomatic adjective
• subzygomatic adjective

Etymology

Origin of zygomatic

1700–10; zygomat- (combining form of zygoma ) + -ic

Example Sentences

A one-hour session draws on yoga and emphasizes strengthening the zygomatic muscles, which pull the corners of the mouth.

From New York Times

Despite having no medical training, her curriculum, typically taught in one-hour sessions online or in person, draws on yoga and emphasizes strengthening the zygomatic muscles, which pull the corners of the mouth.

From New York Times

Smiles that researchers classify as “strong”—when the zygomatic muscles in the cheeks contract and lift the corners of babies’ lips—are another sign of positive engagement in what’s happening around them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sam Presti, the Thunder's executive vice president and general manager, announced that the procedure to repair the zygomatic arch was a success.

From Los Angeles Times

The cheek muscles, known as the zygomatic major, lift up the outside corners of the mouth, while the orbicularis oculi, a ring of muscle surrounding the eye sockets, crinkle your eyes into a happy squint.

From Forbes