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bizygomatic

bizygomatic

9.9
Describing the distance across the face between the two cheekbones
  • adjective
  • /bɪˈzaɪɡəˌmætɪk/
  • Specialized
: bizigomático
  • The doctor measured the patient's bizygomatic width to assess facial symmetry.
  • bizygomatic width
  • facial and bizygomatic
  • height and bizygomatic

Examples

  • Facial dimensions, viz. bizygomatic width and nasion to prosthion distance, were measured by Vernier caliper (having a resolution of 0.02, instrument private Ltd., New Delhi).

    Academic text (2007)

  • The present study has been undertaken to establish suitable regression equations for age determination from bizygomatic width and nasion to prosthion distance of the fetus of Haryana.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Then, with the help of Martin's spreading calipers, the following measurements were recorded for each case using standard landmarks: bizygomatic width.

    Academic text (2007)

  • In anthropology, researchers often analyze the bizygomatic dimension to understand facial features across different populations.

  • Artists should consider the bizygomatic measurements when creating realistic portraits.

Synonyms

zygomatic
vsbizygomatic
  • Specialized
3 9.9

Relating to the cheek area of the face

is specifically about measurement or relation between the two cheek bones

Surface Forms

bizygomatic positive

Morphology

bizygomatic = zygomatic (transparent) = bi + zygomatic

The meaning is directly 'bi-' (two) + 'zygomatic' (relating to the cheekbone), so if the base term is known the compound is predictable.

Etymology

Bizygomatic comes from bi- meaning 'two' and zygoma meaning 'yoke', giving the image of two cheekbones joined like a yoke. So, bizygomatic describes the area or measurement across the two cheekbones—the width between them.