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fontanelle in Malay

fontanel

fontanelle in Malay: fontanel, ubun-ubun. In English, fontanelle means a soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.

Malay words for fontanelle

soft spot on a baby's head
fontanel, ubun-ubun

English meaning of fontanelle

  1. noun A soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.
  2. noun A structural component of some woodwind instruments, such as recorders and shawms, resembling a barrel with holes bored into it, designed to protect the keywork and to allow the sound to project.

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Questions about fontanelle in Malay

What is the meaning of fontanelle in Malay?
Fontanelle in Malay is fontanel, ubun-ubun.
Apakah maksud fontanelle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Fontanelle: fontanel, ubun-ubun.
What does fontanelle mean in English?
Fontanelle means a soft membraneous spot on the head of a baby due to incomplete fusion of the cranial bones.

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