fontanelle (n)
fontanel (n)
soft spot (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus
Outgoing links
Hypernym orifice, opening, porta
Part holonym cranium, braincase, brainpan; child's body
Hyponym anterior fontanelle; sphenoid fontanelle, sphenoid fontanel, sphenoidal fontanelle, sphenoidal fontanel
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Part meronym child's body; cranium, braincase, brainpan
Hyponym orifice, opening, porta
Hypernym anterior fontanelle; sphenoid fontanelle, sphenoid fontanel, sphenoidal fontanelle, sphenoidal fontanel

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