meningocele

[ muh-ning-guh-seel ]

nounPathology.
  1. a protrusion of the meninges through an opening in the skull or spinal column, forming a bulge or sac filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Origin of meningocele

1
First recorded in 1865–70; mening(es) + -o- + -cele1

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meningocele

/ (mɛˈnɪŋɡəʊˌsiːl) /


noun
  1. pathol protrusion of the meninges through the skull or backbone

Origin of meningocele

1
C19: from meningo- (see meninges) + -cele

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