Zygoma

What does "Zygoma" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Zygoma is a term used in medicine to refer to the cheekbone or the bone below the eye that forms a prominent part of the face. It's a part of the skull and helps form the eye socket and the side wall and floor of the skull. This bone is also important because it connects to other bones in the face, including the lower jaw and the temporal bone at the side of the skull. Damage to the zygoma can affect the shape of the face and the function of the eye.

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