What is a large head for a woman? Understanding Macrocephaly and Normal Variations
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According to one U.S. study, the average adult female head circumference is approximately 21.75 inches (55.2 cm), and a significantly larger measurement may be medically defined as macrocephaly, a condition indicating an unusually large head. For most women, a large head is simply a harmless, inherited trait rather than a sign of a health problem.
