retrozygomatic

English

Etymology

From retro- +‎ zygomatic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ætɪk

Adjective

retrozygomatic (not comparable)

1. (dentistry) Of or pertaining to Aesculapian operation or the space behind the zygomatic bone.
   • 1945, Charles Goodliffe Darlington, George W. Wilson, The Year Book of Dentistry‎^[1], Year Book Medical Publishers - The California University Press, page 342:

     Upward extension of infection from the infratemporal space may involve either the retrozygomatic or the temporal space or both.

   • 1980, James Byron Snow, Controversy in Otolaryngology‎^[2], W. B. Saunders Publishing - The Michigan University Press, page 508:

     When the retrozygomatic approach is used, a part of the mandible or zygoma may be removed or the zygoma may be outfractured to provide for an adequate tunnel.

   • 1988, Alexander R. Halperin, Mastering the Art of Complete Dentures‎^[3], Quintessence Publications - The Michigan University Press, page 41:

     Trim these areas to conform to the approximate function of the coronoid process and to the height and width of the retrozygomatic area.