fontanel
/fon-tn-el/US // ˌfɒn tnˈɛl //
囟门,囟房,囟头,囟囟
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Anatomy.
- : one of the spaces, covered by membrane, between the bones of the fetal or young skull.
Examples
But you gave the lion's share of the dances to Captain Fontanel.
That day Captain Fontanel called, and was vastly concerned to hear that Betty was unwell.
The bridesmaids arrived, each wearing the pretty brooch presented by Captain Fontanel.
The trunks stood ready packed, all but one, and labelled with the name of Mrs. Fontanel.
If the large fontanel on the head is not yet closed, the same will gradually bulge out as the disease progresses.
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