Spina bifida

noun

/ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounA birth defect resulting in a cleft in the spinal column through which the spinal membranes and spinal cord may protrude. It is characterised by hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders.

Synonyms

schistorrhachis bifida meningocele meningomyelocele rhachischisis sphenocephaly meningoencephalocele craniorachischisis spina craniostosis spine cranioschisis

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