Exencephaly is a type of cephalic disorder wherein the brain is located outside of the skull. This condition is usually found in embryos as an early stage of anencephaly. As an exencephalic pregnancy progresses, the neural tissue gradually degenerates. The prognosis for infants born with exencephaly is extremely poor. It is rare to find an infant ...
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Condition in which the skull is defective with the brain exposed or extruding. ... Synonym: exencephalia. ... Origin: G. Ex, out, + enkephalos, brain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: eks′en-sef′ă-lē Definitions: 1. Condition in which the cranium is defective with the brain exposed or extruding. Synonyms: exencephalia
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