cephalocele

/sɛfəlɔˈsiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital defect in which part of the brain or meninges protrudes through an opening in the skull

“The doctor diagnosed the newborn with a severe cephalocele that required immediate surgery.”

2. noun

A condition where the brain or meninges protrude from the skull through a defect in the cranium

Synonyms

  • cranial defect
  • encephalocele

Antonyms

  • cranial normalcy
  • normative development