ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fonticulus

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fonticulus is a noun meaning Synonym of fontanelle (“membranous spot on the head of a baby”).

Meaning

Synonym of fontanelle (“membranous spot on the head of a baby”).

More Meanings

  1. A small artificial ulcer produced by caustics or a lancet.
  2. (anatomy) The depression just over the top of the breastbone.

Word Forms

Synonyms for fonticulus

Depending on context, synonyms include fontanelle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fontanel, frontlet, fossula, frons, flocculus, frontoon.

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