bizygomatic — I. (ˈ)bī+ adjective Etymology: bi (I) + zygomatic : of or relating to the two cheekbones; specifically : relating to a measure of facial width taken between the most lateral points on the external surfaces of the zygomatic arches II. noun ( … Useful english dictionary
bizygomatic — adjective Of, pertaining to, or joining the two zygomatic arches … Wiktionary
bizygomatic — bi·zygomatic … English syllables
bizygomatic breadth — noun The width or breadth of the face from the widest part of one zygomatic arch to the widest part of the other … Wiktionary
bizygomatic breadth — the distance between the most laterally situated points (zygia) on the zygomatic arches … Medical dictionary
index — 1. [NA] SYN: i. finger. 2. A guide, standard, indicator, symbol, or number denoting the relation in respect to size, capacity, or function, of one part or thing to another. SEE ALSO: quotient, r … Medical dictionary
zygion — In cephalometrics and craniometrics, the most lateral point of the zygomatic arch. [G. a later form of zygon, yoke] * * * zyg·i·on zig ē .än, zij n, pl zyg·ia ē ə also … Medical dictionary
Mongoloid — redirects here. For the song by Devo, see Mongoloid (song). For the genetic disorder, see Down s Syndrome … Wikipedia
facial index — n the ratio multiplied by 100 of the breadth of the face to its length * * * the relation of the length of the face to its width, obtained by multiplying by 100 the bizygomatic width and dividing the product by the distance from the ophryon to… … Medical dictionary
upper facial index — n the ratio of the distance between the nasion and prosthion to the bizygomatic breadth multiplied by 100 … Medical dictionary
