noun
Freq #290849
Meanings
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noun
One of several small subcutaneous facial muscles arising from or in relation with the zygomatic bone.
The zygomaticus major lifts the corner of the mouth during a smile.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
zygomatic muscle
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from New Latin zygomaticus, clipping of mūsculus zygomaticus (“zygomatic muscle”). Doublet of zygomatic.