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fontanelor fontanelleOne of six soft spots at the junctions (sutures) of the cranial bones in an infant's skull, covered with tough, fibrous membrane. They allow molding of the head during birth. Some close by three months, others after a year, and still others by two years. fontanelle (chiefly US), fontanel Anatomy any of several soft membranous gaps between the bones of the skull in a fetus or infant fontanelle [fänt·ən′el] (anatomy) A membrane-covered space between the bones of a fetal or young skull. (invertebrate zoology) A depression on the head of termites. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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