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fontanelle
/ ˌfɒntəˈnɛl /
noun
- anatomy any of several soft membranous gaps between the bones of the skull in a fetus or infant
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fontanelle1
C16 (in the sense: hollow between muscles): from Old French fontanele , literally: a little spring, from fontaine fountain
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Example Sentences
People said to each other in a whisper: 'You know, little Fontanelle,' and everybody turned away in the streets when she passed.
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A large frontoparietal fontanelle is evident between the frontoparietals.
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A keyhole-shaped frontoparietal fontanelle is present; the fontanelle is narrow anteriorly and wide posteriorly.
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The frontoparientals are sutured medially throughout their lengths; the frontoparietal fontanelle is absent.
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The frontoparietal fontanelle is narrow anteriorly and wide posteriorly.
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