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FONTANELS

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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)
fontanellesoft spot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
openingorificeporta
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is FONTANELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fontanels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
FONTANELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FONTANELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fontanels is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FONTANELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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