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- hyperbrachycephaly. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1029
A definition of the medical term "hyperbrachycephaly" is presented. Hyperbrachycephaly refers to the excessive degree of brachycephaly, having a cephalic index above 85. The term originated from the words "brachys" which means short, and "kephale" which means head. The definition is from the...
- jawbone. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1155
A definition of the medical term jawbone is presented. Jawbone is unscientific term used to indicate the maxilla or mandible. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co. The pronunciation of the term is also provided.
- opisthionasial. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1526
A definition of the medical term "opisthionasial" is presented. It pertains to the opisthion and nasion of the skull. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co.
- pneumocranium. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1693
A definition of the medical term "pneumocranium" is presented. Pneumocranium refers to intracranial pneumatocele. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co.
- cranioscopy. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p498
A definition of the medical term "cranioscopy" is presented. Cranioscopy refers to endoscopic examination of intracranial structures. The term originated from the word "skopein" which means to examine. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F. A. Davis...
- craniostat. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p498
A definition of the medical term "craniostat" is presented. Craniostat refers to cephalostat. The term originated from the word "statikos" which means standing. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F. A. Davis Co. The pronunciation of the term is also...
- craniotrypesis. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p500
A definition of the medical term "craniotrypesis" is presented. Craniotrypesis refers to the introduction of trephine or burr holes into the cranial bones. The term originated from the word "trypesis" which means boring. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary,"...
- jaw. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1154
A definition of the medical term jaw is presented. Jaw refers to either or both of the maxillary and mandibular bones, bearing the teeth and forming the mouth framework. An illustration of the jaw is provided. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A....
- opisthion. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1526
A definition of the medical term "opisthion" is presented. It refers to the craniometric point at the middle of the lower border of the foramen magnum. The term originated from the Greek word "opisthen" which means back. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary,"...
