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What is the average head circumference for an adult? as a baby, i underwent a ct scan because my pediatrician thought i might have hydrocephalus, but it turned out i just had a larger than average head size?
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Average hear circumference for female is 21.5 inches, max size 22.6 inches.
Answered 5/10/2021
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