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- [muh-ning-guh-seel]
- /məˈnɪŋ gəˌsil/
- /mˈenɪŋɡˌəʊsəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-ning-guh-seel]
- /məˈnɪŋ gəˌsil/
Definitions of meningocele word
- noun meningocele a protrusion of the meninges through an opening in the skull or spinal column, forming a bulge or sac filled with cerebrospinal fluid. 1
- noun meningocele A protrusion of the meninges through a gap in the spine due to a congenital defect. 1
- noun meningocele protrusion of the meninges through the skull or backbone 0
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Origin of meningocele
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; mening(es) + -o- + -cele1
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Parts of speech for Meningocele
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meningocele popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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