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What causes a fetus to develop meningocele?

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Meningocele: A meningocele is a congenital defect in the development of the spine in which the structures covering the spine do not develop. This can occur from genetics, from teratogens in the environment, certain medications, lack of folic acid in the diet among other causes.

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Answered 11/29/2014

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