Definitions for encephalocele
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1. encephalocelenoun

   protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull

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1. encephalocelenoun

   A form of hernia of the brain and its membranes through an opening in the skull

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1. Encephalocele

   Encephalocele is a neural tube defect characterized by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through openings in the skull. These defects are caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during fetal development. Encephaloceles cause a groove down the middle of the skull, or between the forehead and nose, or on the back side of the skull. The severity of encephalocele varies, depending on its location.

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1. encephalocele

   An encephalocele is a rare type of birth defect of the neural tube that affects the brain. In this condition, an area of the skull does not fully close, causing a portion of the brain or brain lining to poke out through this defect. This often results in a visible deformity on an infant's head, which needs to be surgically corrected. The severity of encephalocele varies, and its effects can include developmental delay, intellectual disability, growth problems, seizures, vision problems, or even life-threatening complications in severe cases.

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1. Encephalocelenoun

   hernia of the brain

2. Etymology: [Gr. 'egke`falos the brain + kh`lh tumor.]

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1. Encephalocele

   Encephalocele, sometimes known by the Latin name cranium bifidum, is a neural tube defect characterized by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through openings in the skull. These defects are caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during fetal development. Encephaloceles cause a groove down the middle of the skull, or between the forehead and nose, or on the back side of the skull. The severity of encephalocele varies, depending on its location.

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1. Encephalocele

   Brain tissue herniation through a congenital or acquired defect in the skull. The majority of congenital encephaloceles occur in the occipital or frontal regions. Clinical features include a protuberant mass that may be pulsatile. The quantity and location of protruding neural tissue determines the type and degree of neurologic deficit. Visual defects, psychomotor developmental delay, and persistent motor deficits frequently occur.

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   The numerical value of encephalocele in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of encephalocele in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=encephalocele
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Encephalocele
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encephalocele
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encephalocele
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=encephalocele