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Encephalocele - Congenital Neural Tube Defect

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Encephalocele - Congenital Neural Tube Defect - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Ravali Neerumalla, M.B.B.S

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated on Jun 19, 2018

Glossary

Spinal cord: It is a part of the central nervous system.

Seizures: A disorder due to an electrical disturbance in the brain cells.

Published on Jun 19, 2018
Last Updated on Jun 19, 2018

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