1 Synonyms
Meningocele
2 Definition
Developmental defect of the neural tube with incomplete closure of the tube that results in an incompletely formed spinal cord.
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(2010). Spina Bifida. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_6697
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