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Fontanel Definition & Meaning

fontanel
noun
  1. any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus

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What does fontanel mean?
any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus
What part of speech is fontanel?
Fontanel is a noun.

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