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fontanelle

/ˌfɒntəˈnɛl/

/ˌfɑːntəˈnɛl/

Translations

fontanellenoun

fontanelles

/ˌfɒntəˈnɛl/

/ˌfɑːntəˈnɛl/

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

Врач проверил родничок у ребенка, чтобы убедиться, что он развивается правильно.

Synonyms

soft spot

cranial fontanelle

fontanelleadjective

/ˌfɒn.təˈnɛl/

/ˌfɑːn.təˈnɛl/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to an infant's fontanelle.

fontanellenoun

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

The doctor gently examined the baby's fontanelle to ensure it was developing properly.

fontanelleadjective

Relating to or situated at a fontanelle of an infant’s skull.

Fontanelle pressure monitoring can detect early signs of hydrocephalus.