The ________ of an infant's head is used to evaluate conditions such as hydrocephalus or excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial cavity.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


circumference

The circumference of an infant's head is an important measure of growth and development and is used to evaluate conditions such as hydrocephalus or excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial cavity, which causes enlargement of the head.

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