A protrusion of both the meninges and brain tissue through a skull defect.
A protrusion of the meninges and brain through a congenital defect in the cranium, usually in the frontal or occipital region. ... Synonym: encephalomeningocele. ... Origin: meningo-+ G. Enkephalos, brain, + kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(mә-ning″go-әn-sef´ә-lo-sēl″) encephalocele.
Type: Term Pronunciation: mĕ-ning′gō-en-sef′ă-lō-sēl′ Definitions: 1. A protrusion of the meninges and brain through a congenital defect in the cranium, usually in the frontal or occipital region. Synonyms: encephalomeningocele