meningocele

[muh-ning-guh-seel]

noun Pathology.

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

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

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Examples from the Web for meningocele

Historical Examples of meningocele

Compression, infraction, hydrocephalus, and meningocele are common.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation
Austin O'Malley
If 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 Miles
It is, however, often difficult to distinguish between a meningocele and meningo-myelocele.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.
Alexander Miles
A meningocele, as it contains no nerve elements, may be translucent.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.
Alexander Miles

British Dictionary definitions for meningocele

meningocele

noun

pathol protrusion of the meninges through the skull or backbone

Word Origin for meningocele

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

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meningocele in Medicine

meningocele

[mə-nĭng′gə-sēl′]

Protrusion of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the skull or spinal column forming a cyst filled with cerebrospinal fluid.