cephalometrics
ceph·a·lo·met·rics
(sef'ă-lō-met'riks),1. oral surgery, orthodontics scientific measurement of the bones of the cranium and face, using a fixed, reproducible position for lateral radiographic exposure of skull and facial bones.
See also: cephalometry.
See also: cephalometry.
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.
[cephalo- + G. metron, measure]
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ceph·a·lo·met·rics
(sef'ă-lō-met'riks)1. oral surgery, orthodontics The scientific measurement of the bones of the cranium and face, using 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.
[cephalo- + G. metron, measure]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
ceph·a·lo·met·rics
(sef'ă-lō-met'riks)Oral surgery, orthodontics scientific measurement of bones of cranium and face, using a fixed, reproducible position for lateral radiographic exposure of skull and facial bones.
[cephalo- + G. metron, measure]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012