headfold

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noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) A ventral fold formed by growth of the embryonic head

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English fold.

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fold

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