Head Circumference

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
HC
Pronunciation
/hɛd ˌsərˈkəmfrəns/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. The position of conus medullaris terminal had a negative correlation with gestational age, body weight, head circumference and body height.
  2. The head circumference increases significantly secondary to obstructive hydrocephalus.
  3. Besides that we found that the tongue size is correlated to the body height, weight and head circumference.
  4. Method 333 infants were chosen to measure their weight, height, head circumference and chest circumference.
  5. GDM neonatal head circumference slants small, the original reflection abate, the influence of the newborn brain development.

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