"cephalostat" meaning in English

See cephalostat in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: cephalostats [plural]
Etymology: From cephalo- + -stat. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cephalo|stat}} cephalo- + -stat Head templates: {{en-noun}} cephalostat (plural cephalostats)
  1. A framework that holds the head stationary for radiography or other radiology and for surgery. Synonyms: cephalometer Related terms: hemostat

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