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fontanel

/ˈfɒntənɛl/

/ˈfɑːntənɛl/

Translations

fontanelnoun

fontanels

/ˈfɒntənɛl/

/ˈfɑːntənɛl/

The doctor checked the baby's fontanel during the examination.

Врач проверил родничок у ребенка во время осмотра.

Additional translations

Synonyms

soft spot

cranial suture

fontanelnoun

A soft spot on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together.

The doctor checked the baby's fontanel to ensure it was developing properly.

A small fountain or spring, especially one of decorative nature (archaic).

The manor's garden was adorned with a marble fontanel that bubbled softly throughout the day.