Words Like FONTANELLE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to FONTANELLE.

1 Fontanel Noun Synonym Words Like Fontanel

2 Opening Noun Synonym Words Like Opening

3 Orifice Noun Synonym Words Like Orifice

4 Porta Noun Synonym Words Like Porta

1 Same as fontanel, 2.

2 any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus

3 In pathology, an opening for the discharge of pus.

4 A vacancy between bones of the skull of a young animal, due to incompleteness of the process of ossification.

5 Some similar opening between other bones, as in the scapular arch of some batrachians.

6 Also fontinel.

7 A soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.

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