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bregmatic

bregmatic

9.9
At the point on the top front of the skull where two seams meet
  • adjective
  • /brɛɡˈmætɪk/
  • Specialized
: bregmático
  • A bregmatic fontanelle is commonly examined in infants for developmental assessment.

Examples

  • The surgeon made an incision near the bregmatic area to access the cranial sutures.

  • The bregmatic area is crucial for cranial measurements.

  • Cranial injuries involving the bregmatic region require careful evaluation due to underlying structures.

  • A bregmatic skull shape can indicate certain genetic traits.

  • A bregmatic fontanelle is commonly examined in infants during routine check-ups to assess their growth.

  • In surgical procedures, locating the bregmatic point is essential for accurate placement of incisions.

  • The pediatrician noted that the bregmatic area in the newborn's skull was well-formed, indicating normal development.

Surface Forms

bregmatic positive

Morphology

bregmatic = bregma (transparent) = bregma + tic

Regular adjective formation from the noun 'bregma'; the meaning 'relating to the bregma' follows directly from the base plus the adjectival suffix '-tic'.

Etymology

The word bregmatic comes from the Greek bregma, which means 'top of the head' and is like the English word 'crown'. So bregmatic describes the part of the skull at that top point where the skull bones meet.