Medical Definition of Cephalometrics

1. In oral surgery and orthodontics: 1. The scientific measurement of the bones of the cranium and face, utilizing a fixed, reproducible position for lateral radiographic exposure of skull and facial bones. 2. A scientific study of the measurements of the head with relation to specific reference points; used for evaluation of facial growth and development, including soft tissue profile. Origin: cephalo-+ G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cephalometrics

cephaloglycin
cephaloglycin
cephalogram
cephalogyric
cephalohaematoma
cephalohematocele
cephalohematoma
cephalohematoma
cephalohemometer
cephalomedullary angle
cephalomegaly
cephalomelus
cephalomeningitis
cephalometer
cephalometric
cephalometrics (current term)
cephalometric analysis
cephalometric radiograph
cephalometric tracing
cephalometric viewer
cephalometric X-rays
cephalometries
cephalometry
cephalometry
cephalomotor
Cephalomyia
cephalont
cephalopagus
cephalopalpebral reflex
cephalopathy

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