Meningomyelocele is a congenital neural tube defect where the meninges and part of the spinal cord protrude through a vertebral opening. It is a serious condition typically identified at birth and requires surgical intervention and multidisciplinary care. The term combines Greek-origin roots for membranes (meninge) and spinal cord (myelo-), indicating the displaced neural structures within a meningeal sac.
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