craniocele

/krænɪˈɒsɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

a congenital or acquired hernia of the meninges through a defect in the cranium, often accompanied by other neural tube defects.

“The infant was diagnosed with a craniocele and underwent emergency surgery to repair the defect.”

Synonyms

  • cranioplasty
  • encephalocele