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Etymology
From Ancient Greek ζ�γ�μα (zygoma), from ζ�γ�ν (zygon) "anything which joins two", from ζ�γ� (zygo) "to yoke, to join together".

Noun
zygoma (plural: zygomata or zygomas)

1. The cheekbone.

Synonyms
cheekbone
zygomatic bone
malar bone

Derived terms
zygomatic

See also
bone

Category:Greek derivations
Category:Skeleton

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