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Encephalocele

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A congenital defect in which brain tissue and its coverings protrude through an opening in the skull.

Korean

뇌류

뇌 조직과 그 막이 두개골의 결손 부위를 통해 밖으로 돌출하는 선천 기형.

French

Encéphalocèle

Malformation congénitale dans laquelle le tissu cérébral et ses enveloppes font saillie à travers une ouverture du crâne.

Word parts

  • encephal/oRoot(Greek) Brain
  • -celeSuffix(Greek) Hernia, protrusion

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