cephalometry
/ˌsɛfəˈlɑmətri/
noun
- The scientific measurement of the head and skull, used in medicine, anthropology, and orthodontics.
- Cephalometry is a standard tool for assessing facial growth in children.
- The researcher used cephalometry to study differences in skull shape across populations.
- Modern cephalometry often relies on digital imaging rather than manual calipers.
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