fastigium

fastigium /fas·tig·i·um/ (fas-tij´e-um) [L.]

1. the highest point in the roof of the fourth ventricle of the brain.

2. the acme, or highest point.fastig´ial

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fas·tig·i·um (f-stj-m)

n.

1. The summit of the roof of the fourth ventricle of the brain.

2. The acme or period of full development of a disease.

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fastigium

[fastij′ē·əm]

Etymology: L, ridge

1 the highest point in the course of a fever, or the most symptomatic point in the course of an illness.

2 the angle at the top of the roof of the fourth ventricle in the brain.

3 the highest point.

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fastigium [fas-tij´e-um] (L.)

1. the highest point in the roof of the fourth ventricle of the brain.

2. the acme, or highest point. adj., adj fastig´ial.

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fastigium

[L.]

1. the highest point in the roof of the fourth ventricle of the brain.

2. the acme, or highest point. For example in fever: the high point of constant temperature between the increment and the decrement.