cephalometric
əˈlɒm noun
an instrument for measuring the human head.
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cephalometer (ˌsɛfəˈlɒmɪtə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| an instrument for positioning the human head for X-ray examination in cephalometry | |
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| cephalometry (ˌsɛfəˈlɒmɪtrɪ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | measurement of the dimensions of the human head by radiography: used mainly in orthodontics |
| 2. | measurement of the dimensions of the fetal head by radiography or ultrasound |
| cephalometric | |
| —adj | |
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cephalometer ceph·a·lom·e·ter (sěf'ə-lŏm'ĭ-tər)
n.
An instrument used to position the head for measurement and radiographic examination. Also called cephalostat.
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