1. Plural of cephalometry; the measurement and analysis of the dimensions and proportions of the human head and skull, especially using radiographic techniques in orthodontics and anthropology.
Usage: technical; medical/dental field; plural form

Examples

• The orthodontist used cephalometries to assess the patient's jaw alignment before treatment.
• Cephalometries are essential tools in modern dental practice for treatment planning.
• Anthropologists rely on cephalometries to study variations in human skull structure across populations.
• The clinic performed multiple cephalometries throughout the patient's three-year orthodontic treatment.
• Digital cephalometries have made it easier to track changes in facial structure over time.