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birth defect vs encephalocele

encephalocele vs birth defect

birth defect and encephalocele both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
birth defect Yes No No No
encephalocele Yes No No No
As nouns, encephalocele is a hyponym of birth defect; that is, encephalocele is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than birth defect:
  • birth defect: a defect that is present at birth
  • encephalocele: protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull
birth defect (noun) encephalocele (noun)
a defect that is present at birth protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull
Difference between birth defect and encephalocele

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