In the context of the physical development of neonates, a fontanel refers to:

A. a soft spot on the newborn's head where the bones of the skull do not meet.
B. an oily protective coat that neonates are covered with as protection against infection.
C. the whitish or blood-tinged vaginal discharge of some newborn girls.
D. a fuzzy prenatal covering of hair that has not fallen off.


Answer: A

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