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fastigium

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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
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.
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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