| cephalometry | <dentistry> Scientific measurement of the dimensions of the head. In dentistry, certain combinations of measurements developed from tracing the oriented lateral and frontal radiographic head film are used to assess craniofacial growth and development and to determine the nature of the orthodontic treatment response. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| ultrasonic cephalometry | Measurement of the foetal head by ultrasound. (05 Mar 2000) |
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