fonticulus

English

Etymology

Latin fonticulus, diminutive of fons.

Noun

fonticulus (plural fonticuli)

  1. Synonym of fontanelle (“membranous spot on the head of a baby”)
  2. A small ulcer produced by caustics, etc.
  3. (anatomy) The depression just over the top of the breastbone.
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