Meningomyelocele

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007184",
  "term": "Meningomyelocele",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A severe form of spina bifida, a birth defect where the spinal canal and backbone do not close completely during fetal development. In this condition, both the meninges and a portion of the spinal cord protrude through the opening in the vertebrae, forming a sac on the back. This defect often results in neurological impairments below the level of the lesion.",
  "synonyms": [
    "meningoencephalocele"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "birth defect",
    "neural tube"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 777 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/meningomyelocele/"
}