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Definition of Meningoencephalocele
1. Noun. (pathology) A protrusion of the meninges and the brain through a defect in the cranium ¹
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Medical Definition of Meningoencephalocele
1. A protrusion of the meninges and brain through a congenital defect in the cranium, usually in the frontal or occipital region. Synonym: encephalomeningocele. Origin: meningo-+ G. Enkephalos, brain, + kele, hernia (05 Mar 2000)