Meckel-Gruber syndrome

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noun

Meck·​el-Gru·​ber syndrome ˈmek-əl-ˈgrü-bər- 

: a syndrome inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and typically characterized by occipital encephalocele, microcephaly, cleft palate, polydactyly, and polycystic kidneys

called also Meckel's syndrome

Meckel's cave

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noun

: a space beneath the dura mater containing the trigeminal ganglion

called also Meckel's cavity