FONTANELS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Fontanels.
Fontanels - as a noun
Any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fontanelle13soft spotHypernyms (Closely Related)
opening10orifice12porta7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The infant's fontanels allow for the skull bones to move and adjust during birth."
"Doctor's often check the fontanels to monitor a baby's hydration and development."
"The soft spots on a baby's head are known as fontanels."
"The fontanels in a baby's skull helps accommodate the rapid brain growth in early infancy."
"The midwife carefully examined the fontanels to ensure the baby's head was positioned correctly."
Word Game Points
Is FONTANELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fontanels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FONTANELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is FONTANELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fontanels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFONTANELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is FONTANELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fontanels is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFONTANELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
