English Explanatory Dictionary

zygomaticus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One of several small subcutaneous facial muscles arising from or in relation with the zygomatic bone.

Pronunciation

/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ək.əs/

Word forms

zygomaticus zygomatici

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from New Latin zygomaticus, clipping of mūsculus zygomaticus (“zygomatic muscle”). Doublet of zygomatic.

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