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Definition of Malar
1. Noun. The arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek.
Exact synonyms: Cheekbone, Jugal Bone, Malar Bone, Os Zygomaticum, Zygomatic, Zygomatic Bone
Terms within: Jugal Point, Jugale, Arcus Zygomaticus, Zygoma, Zygomatic Arch, Zygomatic Process
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Skull
Terms within: Jugal Point, Jugale, Arcus Zygomaticus, Zygoma, Zygomatic Arch, Zygomatic Process
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Group relationships: Skull
Definition of Malar
1. a. Of or pertaining to the region of the cheek bone, or to the malar bone; jugal.
2. n. The cheek bone, which forms a part of the lower edge of the orbit.
Definition of Malar
1. Adjective. pertaining to the cheek ¹
2. Noun. (anatomy) The cheekbone, which forms a part of the lower edge of the orbit. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Malar
1. the cheekbone [n -S] - See also: cheekbone
Medical Definition of Malar
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