zygomaticofacial

adjective

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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