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cephalometry
[ sef-uh-lom-i-tree ]
noun
- the science of measuring the human head, used especially in plastic surgery and orthodontics.
cephalometry
/ ˌsɛfəˈlɒmɪtrɪ; ˌsɛfələʊˈmɛtrɪk /
noun
- measurement of the dimensions of the human head by radiography: used mainly in orthodontics
- measurement of the dimensions of the fetal head by radiography or ultrasound
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Derived Forms
- cephalometric, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cephalometry1
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Example Sentences
Height and Head Measurements.—Numerous papers have been published upon height and cephalometry.
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