biparietal (Meaning)
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biparietal (a.)
Of or pertaining to the diameter of the cranium, from one parietal fossa to the other.
Synonyms & Antonyms of biparietal
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biparietal Sentence Examples
- The biparietal diameter is a crucial measurement in obstetrics, providing an estimate of fetal head size during pregnancy.
- Ultrasonographers use biparietal measurements to monitor fetal growth and assess gestational age.
- A biparietal diameter outside the normal range may indicate developmental abnormalities or intrauterine growth restriction.
- In anthropology, biparietal breadth is a cranial measurement used to study human skull morphology.
- Researchers analyze biparietal dimensions to investigate patterns of cranial variation among different populations.
- The biparietal width of the skull can vary significantly among individuals and ethnic groups.
- Evolutionary studies examine biparietal proportions to understand the adaptive significance of cranial morphology in human ancestors.
- Forensic anthropologists use biparietal measurements to estimate the sex and ancestry of skeletal remains.
- Changes in biparietal dimensions over time can provide insights into population migrations and genetic relationships.
- Biomedical engineers develop imaging techniques to accurately measure biparietal diameter and improve prenatal diagnostics.
FAQs About the word biparietal
Of or pertaining to the diameter of the cranium, from one parietal fossa to the other.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The biparietal diameter is a crucial measurement in obstetrics, providing an estimate of fetal head size during pregnancy.
Ultrasonographers use biparietal measurements to monitor fetal growth and assess gestational age.
A biparietal diameter outside the normal range may indicate developmental abnormalities or intrauterine growth restriction.
In anthropology, biparietal breadth is a cranial measurement used to study human skull morphology.
