Definition of Cephalometer

1. n. An instrument measuring the dimensions of the head of a fetus during delivery.

Definition of Cephalometer

1. Noun. An instrument for measuring the head ¹

2. Noun. A device for positioning the head, and holding it steady, for an X-ray or surgery; a cephalostat ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Cephalometer

1. An instrument used to position the head to produce oriented, reproducible lateral and posterior-anterior headfilms. Synonym: cephalostat. Origin: cephalo-+ G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cephalometer

cephaloglycin
cephalogram
cephalogyric
cephalohaematoma
cephalohematocele
cephalohematoma
cephalohemometer
cephaloid
cephalomancy
cephalomedullary angle
cephalomegaly
cephalomelus
cephalomeningitis
cephalomere
cephalomeres
cephalometer (current term)
cephalometers
cephalometric
cephalometric X-rays
cephalometric analysis
cephalometric radiograph
cephalometric tracing
cephalometric viewer
cephalometrics
cephalometries
cephalometry
cephalomotor
cephalon
cephalons
cephalont

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