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.”

Synonyms

  • sphenoidal
  • yoked

Antonyms

  • isolated
  • separate