meningocele

[ muh-ning-guh-seel ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

meningocele

/ mɛˈnɪŋɡəʊˌsiːl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of meningocele¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of meningocele¹

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

Example Sentences

A meningocele, as it contains no nerve elements, may be translucent.

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Compression, infraction, hydrocephalus, and meningocele are common.

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If placed over one of the fontanelles, a nævus may derive pulsation from the brain, and so simulate a meningocele.

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It is, however, often difficult to distinguish between a meningocele and meningo-myelocele.

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Spinal meningocele, in which only the membranes, filled with cerebro-spinal fluid, are protruded.

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