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

The three most common types of the condition are myelomeningocele, meningocele and spina bifida occulta, which is sometimes called “hidden” spina bifida.

From Fox News

Meningocele, a tumor containing the meninges of the brain and spinal fluid?

From Time Magazine Archive

Probably not, because a meningocele usually protrudes through an unossified part of the skull, usually at the back, sometimes at the root of the nose.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Project Gutenberg

A less common situation is the anterior part of the orbit, near the nasal wall, and this variety, from its position and from the fact that it is usually met with in children, is liable to be confused with orbital meningocele or encephalocele.

From Project Gutenberg