Normocephalic

Explanation

Normocephalic means that the head appears to have the expected size and shape for the person’s age. It is a description used during an examination, not a diagnosis or a statement that every part of the head is healthy.

What does the word leave open?

The term concerns the overall size and shape of the head. It does not, by itself, describe how the brain is working or give the result of a brain scan. Other findings, such as tenderness, a skin change or signs of injury, need their own assessment and documentation.

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