zygomaticus

Meaning

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

Synonyms

zygomatic muscle

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ək.əs/
Etymology

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

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