zygomaticofacial

adjective

zy·​go·​mat·​i·​co·​fa·​cial ˌzī-gə-ˌmat-i-kō-ˈfā-shəl How to pronounce zygomaticofacial (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or being the branch of the zygomatic nerve that supplies the skin of the prominent part of the cheek
2
: of, relating to, or being a foramen in the zygomatic bone that gives passage to the zygomaticofacial branch of the zygomatic nerve

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“Zygomaticofacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/zygomaticofacial. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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