Which of the following words means protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges through a defect in the vertebral arch of one or more vertebrae?

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Myelomeningocele is the protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges through a defect in the vertebral arch of one or more vertebrae. Myelocele refers to the herniation of only the spinal cord, encephalocele refers to the protrusion of the brain through a defect in the skull, meningococcus is a type of bacteria that can cause meningitis, and hydrocephalus refers to an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

Which of the Following Words Means Protrusion of the Spinal