(anatomy) A branch of the superficial temporal artery that arises just above the zygomatic arch, sends branches to the temporalis muscle, and anastomoses with a deep temporal artery.

(anatomy) Either of the two terminal branches of each external carotid artery that pass upward over the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, and are distributed by way of branches especially to the more superficial parts of the forehead and sides of the head and face.

(programming) In JavaScript, the lines of code preceding the declaration of a variable.

Something improvised.

without preparation; extemporaneously

carried out with no preparation; impromptu

Alternative form of pro tem

Alternative form of pro tem

plural of ex tempore

(Roman Catholicism) A cycle of texts to be read or chanted at liturgical services on particular weeks and movable feasts throughout the year; a book that contains this cycle.