fontanel

Meanings

• noun

  Fontanelle is a soft spot on the skull of an infant, located at the back of the head near the neck.

  - "The fontanelle is a sign of a healthy newborn."
  - "The fontanelle closes as the baby grows older."

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Synonyms

soft spot

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Variants

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fontanel , fontanelle , fontanelles , fontanels

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'fontanella' meaning 'little fountain'.

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Trivia

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1. The fontanelle is the only soft spot on an infant's skull.

2. The fontanelle is usually fully closed by the time a child is 18 months old.

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Related Concepts

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1. soft spot: A soft spot on the skull of an infant, which is a weak spot in the bone that allows the skull to expand during birth and close as the baby grows.

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Culture

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In some cultures, the fontanelle is believed to be a sign of vulnerability and requires protection.

How to Memorize "fontanel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, soft spot on the back of an infant's head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fontanelle' with the idea of a newborn's vulnerability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'fontanelle' as 'Freshly Formed Opening Near An Infant's Skull'.

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