fontanelle

Meanings

• A small, delicate bone located at the front and base of the skull, in the area of the soft spots in newborns.

  - "The fontanelle bone in newborns is a soft spot that allows the skull to expand and grow."
  - "The fontanelle bone is an important structure in newborns that allows for the expansion of the skull and the development of the brain."

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Synonyms

soft spot

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Rhymes

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anemone , Fontainebleau , monotone

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Homophones

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1. fontanelle (it) : A small, delicate bone located at the front and base of the skull, in the area of the soft spots in newborns.
   

2. fontanelle (en) : A large, decorative fountain, especially one in a public park or square.
   

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Variants

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fontanel , fontanelle , fontanelles , fontanels

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Etymology

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The term 'fontanelle' comes from the Italian word 'fontana', which means 'fountain'. This term was used to describe the soft spot on the skull of newborns, as it was thought to resemble a small fountain.

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Trivia

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1. The fontanelle bone is not present in adult skulls.

2. The fontanelle bone is also known as the 'anterior fontanelle' or the 'anterior fontanel'.

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Related Concepts

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1. anterior fontanelle: A small, bony structure located at the front and base of the skull, in the area of the soft spots in newborns. It is also known as the anterior fontanelle or the anterior fontanel.

2. posterior fontanelle: A small, bony structure located at the back and base of the skull, in the area of the soft spots in newborns. It is also known as the posterior fontanelle or the posterior fontanel.

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