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.

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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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Larkin and Jones mention the removal of a meningocele and a supernumerary limb from an infant of four months.

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

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A meningocele may be tapped with a fine needle passed through healthy skin, and the empty sac compressed by a pad of wool and an elastic bandage.

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