meningocele
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
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How to use meningocele in a sentence
A meningocele, as it contains no nerve elements, may be translucent.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesCompression, infraction, hydrocephalus, and meningocele are common.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation | Austin O'MalleyIf placed over one of the fontanelles, a nævus may derive pulsation from the brain, and so simulate a meningocele.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesIt is, however, often difficult to distinguish between a meningocele and meningo-myelocele.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesSpinal meningocele, in which only the membranes, filled with cerebro-spinal fluid, are protruded.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for meningocele
/ (mɛˈnɪŋɡəʊˌsiːl) /
pathol protrusion of the meninges through the skull or backbone
Origin of meningocele
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