| cephalohematoma | A collection of blood due to an effusion of blood beneath the periosteum frequently in a newborn as a result of birth trauma; contrasted with caput succedaneum, in which the effusion overlies the periosteum and consists of serum. Synonym: cephalohematoma. Origin: cephal-+ G. Haima, blood, + -oma, tumour (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cephalohemometer | An instrument showing the degree of intracranial blood pressure. Origin: cephalo-+ G. Haima, blood, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| cephalomedullary angle | The angle made by the junction of the cerebrum and the brain stem. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cephalomegaly | Enlargement of the head. Origin: cephalo-+ G. Megas, great (05 Mar 2000) |
| cephalomelus | Malformed individual with an accessory limb, resembling a leg or arm, growing from the head. Origin: cephalo-+ G. Melos, a limb (05 Mar 2000) |
| cephalomeningitis | An obsolete term for meningitis. Origin: cephalo-+ G. Meninx (mening-), membrane (05 Mar 2000) |
| cephalometer | 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) |
| cephalometric analysis | A study of the skeletal and dental relationships used in orthodontic case analysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cephalometric radiograph | A radiographic view of the jaws and skull permitting measurement. Synonym: cephalogram. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cephalometric tracing | <dentistry> An overlay drawing traced over a cephalometric X-ray that shows specific structures and landmarks that provided a basis for orthodontic therapy. (08 Jan 1998) |
| cephalometric viewer | <dentistry> An X-ray viewer (08 Jan 1998) |
| cephalometric X-rays | <dentistry> An X-ray of the head that shows whether your teeth are aligned properly, and whether they are growing properly. (08 Jan 1998) |
| cephalometrics | 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) |
| 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) |
| cephalomotor | Relating to movements of the head. (05 Mar 2000) |