Preferred Name |
Fontanelle |
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Synonyms |
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Definitions |
The four gaps in the skull of a neonate or fetus where the sutures converge. The bulging or depression of the membranous soft spots can be indicative of intracranial fluid buildup or systemic dehydration. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C32621 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
The membrane-covered space between the skull bones of a neonate or fetus where ossification is not complete and sutures are not fully formed. |
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code |
C32621 |
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Contributing_Source |
CDISC NICHD |
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definition |
The four gaps in the skull of a neonate or fetus where the sutures converge. The bulging or depression of the membranous soft spots can be indicative of intracranial fluid buildup or systemic dehydration. |
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in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C77526 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C90259 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C89506 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C74456 |
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label |
Fontanelle |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Fontanelle |
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Preferred_Name |
Fontanelle |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C32621 |
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prefLabel |
Fontanelle |
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Semantic_Type |
Embryonic Structure |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0224548 |
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subClassOf |