Fontanel Definition
fänt'nel
noun
An opening in the body for the discharge of secretions.
Webster's New World
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.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of fontanelle.
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Other Word Forms of Fontanel
Noun
Singular:
fontanel
Plural:
fontanelsOrigin of Fontanel
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Middle English fontinel from Old French fontanele diminutive of fontaine fountain fountain
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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