centimeter

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A measure of length in the metric system. There are 100 centimeters in a meter and 2½ centimeters in an inch.

Tumor sizes are often measured in centimeters (cm) or inches

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Tumor sizes are often measured in centimeters (cm) or inches. Common food items that can be used to show tumor size in cm include: a pea (1 cm), a peanut (2 cm), a grape (3 cm), a walnut (4 cm), a lime (5 cm or 2 inches), an egg (6 cm), a peach (7 cm), (more...)