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OFC or occipitofrontal circumference
A measure of head size. This common measure of head size is used to monitor normal growth and to identify problems with the brain. Standard graphs of the expected head size growth are available to help the doctor know if the brain is growing properly.
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Date Last Modified: 08/28/2003 09:11