"retrozygomatic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Rhymes: -ætɪk Etymology: From retro- + zygomatic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|retro|zygomatic}} retro- + zygomatic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} retrozygomatic (not comparable)
  1. (dentistry) Of or pertaining to Aesculapian operation or the space behind the zygomatic bone. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Dentistry
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