cephalometry

cephalometry definition - medical

ceph·a·lom·e·try (sĕfˌə-lŏmˈĭ-trē)

noun
  1. The scientific measurement of the bones of the cranium and the face.
  2. A scientific study of the measurement of the head with relation to specific reference points to assess facial growth and development.

Related Forms:

  • cephˌa·lo·metˈric (-lō-mĕtˈrĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • cephˌa·lo·metˈrics (-rĭks) noun

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