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
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