Fontanelle

/ˌfɒntəˈnɛl/

/ˌfɑːntəˈnɛl/

Translation of "fontanelle" into Russian

Noun

/ˌfɒntəˈnɛl/

/ˌfɑːntəˈnɛl/

fontanelle

fontanelles pl

The doctor checked the baby's fontanelle to ensure it was developing properly.

Врач проверил родничок у ребенка, чтобы убедиться, что он развивается правильно.

Noun

/ˌfɒntəˈnɛl/

/ˌfɑːntəˈnɛl/

A soft spot on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together.

The doctor gently examined the baby's fontanelle to ensure it was developing properly.

Adjective

/ˌfɒntəˈnɛl/

/ˌfɑːntəˈnɛl/

Relating to or situated at a fontanelle of an infant’s skull.

Fontanelle pressure monitoring can detect early signs of hydrocephalus.