fontanelle

/ ˌfɒntəˈnɛl /

noun

1. anatomy any of several soft membranous gaps between the bones of the skull in a fetus or infant

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

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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