Protrusion of brain substance through a defect in the skull, with adhesions preventing reduction. ... Origin: syn-+ G. Enkephalos, brain, + kele, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: sin′en-sef′ă-lō-sēl′ Definitions: 1. Protrusion of brain substance through a defect in the skull, with adhesions preventing reduction.
synencephalocele An encephalocele or a hernia of the brain with adhesions.