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fontanel
noun[ C ]
anatomy specialized(alsofontanelle)uk /ˌfɒn.tənˈel/ us /ˌfɑːn.tənˈel/
any of the soft parts of the skull(= the curved bone that contains and protects the brain) in babies that grow together and are covered by bone as they grow:
As the disease progresses, babies' fontanels, or soft spots, may begin to bulge.
The diamond-shaped anterior fontanel normally closes between 9 and 18 months.
The fontanelles should close entirely when the child is around 18 months old.
In an infant, signs of dehydration may include sunken fontanels.
This may be caused by a premature closing of the fontanel.
Cranial ultrasound examination was performed routinely in babies with an open fontanel.
Assessment of the infant should include reflexes, skin condition, fontanelles, and weight.
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