"retrozygomatic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Rhymes: -ætɪk Etymology: 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
    Sense id: en-retrozygomatic-en-adj-0fAFa437 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with retro- Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences

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          "ref": "1988, Alexander R. Halperin, Mastering the Art of Complete Dentures, Quintessence Publications - The Michigan University Press, page 41",
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