fastigium /fas·tig·i·um/ (fas-tij´e-um) [L.]
fastigium
1. the highest point in the roof of the fourth ventricle of the brain.
2. the acme, or highest point.fastig´ial
fas·tig·i·um (f -st j  - 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. |
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.
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.
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