Exencephaly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004203",
  "term": "Exencephaly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A severe congenital malformation characterized by the brain being located outside the skull, typically covered only by a membrane. This condition results from a failure of the neural tube to close properly during embryonic development. It is a precursor to anencephaly, where the exposed brain tissue subsequently degenerates.",
  "synonyms": [
    "exencephalus"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "anencephaly"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 752 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exencephaly/"
}