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1. (n.) fontanel
any of the spaces, covered by membrane, between the bones of a fetal or young skull.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME fontinel < MF fontanele little spring, fountain)
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1. (noun) fontanelle, fontanel, soft spot
any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus
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1. (noun) fontanel
an issue or artificial ulcer for the discharge of humors from the body
2. (noun) fontanel
one of the membranous intervals between the incompleted angles of the parietal and neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull; -- so called because it exhibits a rhythmical pulsation
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