malar

• Nom désignant l'arc osseux situé sous l'œil qui forme la saillie de la joue, correspondant à l'os malaire ou à la pommette.

A noun referring to the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek.

1. CheekboneC1formalmedical

   The arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek.

   Os malaire (pommette)

   • The surgeon carefully examined the patient's malar for any fractures.
   • High malar bones are often considered a sign of beauty in many cultures.
   • The malar region can be affected by certain genetic conditions.

   Synonymescheekbonemalar bonezygoma