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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
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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)