Myelomeningocele

usgb/ˌmaɪ.ə.loʊ.mɪn.ɪŋ.əˌsiːl/
Noun

Myelomeningocele is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth, causing a pouch of spinal cord and nerves to protrude outside the body.

A baby was diagnosed with myelomeningocele at birth.
Visual representation of "myelomeningocele" - Myelomeningocele is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth, causing a pouch of spinal cord and nerves to protrude outside the body.

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Formal

neural tube defect,spinal bifida,surgical repair

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Medical Terminology

Myelomeningocele is a technical term used in medicine, thus should be used in appropriate healthcare contexts.

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Doctors often use the term in discussions about treatment options for newborns.
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Pediatric Context

When discussing conditions affecting infants, myelomeningocele is a common term among pediatricians.

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Health care providers often collaborate with families on understanding this diagnosis.
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Sensitivity

Given that it refers to a medical condition, use the term respectfully and understandingly when discussing it.

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Support groups may discuss myelomeningocele in informational sessions.
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