Cancer Terms

Fontanelle

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Fontanelle Definition

The four gaps in the skull of a neonate or fetus where the sutures converge. The bulging or depression of the membraneous soft spots can be indicative of intracranial fluid buildup or systemic dehydration.

Fontanelle Synonyms

Fontanelle

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