Increased volume of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricles of a child before the cranial sutures have sealed, causing enlargement of the cranium, is known as meningomyelocele

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The condition described is hydro/cephalus, meaning "water on the brain." Mening/o/myel/o/cele literally means "meninges and spinal cord herniation." It is form of spina bifida.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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