An abnormal opening in the vertebral column that is only covered by meninges and skin is known as ________
A) meningitis
B) meningocele
C) hematoma
D) meningioma
B
Explanation: A) Meningitis is an inflammation or infection.
B) Correct! Mening/o- means "meninges," the covering membrane.
C) This does not describe a hematoma.
D) A meningioma is a tumor, not a hernia.
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