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fontanelle

/ˌfɒn.təˈnel/

Traduction: Terme anatomique désignant les espaces membraneux mous entre les os du crâne du nourrisson ou du fœtus, qui permettent la croissance du cerveau et facilitent l'accouchement.

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/ˌfɒn.təˈnel/B2formalmedical
  • frTerme anatomique désignant les espaces membraneux mous entre les os du crâne du nourrisson ou du fœtus, qui permettent la croissance du cerveau et facilitent l'accouchement.

An anatomical term referring to the soft, membranous gaps between the bones of an infant's or fetus's cranium that allow for brain growth and ease of delivery.

  1. Soft spot on an infant's skullC1formalmedical

    A soft, membranous gap between the bones of an infant's or fetus's skull that allows for brain growth and passage through the birth canal.

    frFontanelle

    • The pediatrician gently felt the baby's fontanelle to check for proper development.
    • Parents are advised not to press on the fontanelle as it is a delicate area.
    • The anterior fontanelle typically closes by the time a child is 18 to 24 months old.

    Synonymessoft spot