fontanel

fon·ta·nel

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Definitions of fontanel word

noun fontanel one of the spaces, covered by membrane, between the bones of the fetal or young skull. 1
noun fontanel A space between the bones of the skull in an infant or fetus, where ossification is not complete and the sutures not fully formed. The main one is between the frontal and parietal bones. 1
noun fontanel an opening in the body for the discharge of secretions 0
noun fontanel any of the soft, boneless areas in the skull of a baby or young animal, which are later closed up by the formation of bone 0

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English fontinel < Middle French fontanele little spring, diminutive of fontaine fountain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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