meningocele

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English

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Etymology

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From meningo- +‎ -cele.

Noun

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meningocele (plural meningoceles)

  1. (pathology) A form of spina bifida in which a meningeal sac of cerebrospinal fluid protrudes through the skull.

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From meningo- +‎ -cele.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (Spain) /meninɡoˈθele/ [me.nĩŋ.ɡoˈθe.le]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /meninɡoˈsele/ [me.nĩŋ.ɡoˈse.le]
  • Rhymes: -ele
  • Syllabification: me‧nin‧go‧ce‧le

Noun

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meningocele m (plural meningoceles)

  1. (pathology) meningocele

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