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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ζύγωμα (zúgōma), from ζυγόν (zugón, “yoke”).
Noun
zygoma (plural zygomas or zygomata)
- (anatomy) The cheekbone.
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French
Pronunciation
Noun
zygoma m (plural zygomas)
- zygoma
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Portuguese
Noun
zygoma m (plural zygomas)
- Pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1911 in Portugal) of zigoma.