zygoid
/ˈzɪɡɔɪd/Definitions
1. noun
Relating to a yoke or a pair of joined bones, especially those that fuse together in the skull to form the sphenoid bone.
“The zygoid bone plays a crucial role in the development of the skull.”
2. adjective
Relating to or resembling a yoke or a pair of joined bones.
“The zygoid structure of the bone is an essential aspect of its function.”