A not uncommon congenital defect in which a vertebra is malformed; unless several vertebrae are affected or there is myelomeningocele there are few symptoms; can be diagnosed by amniocentesis. Synonyms: rachischisis, spina bifida.
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Words linked to "Schistorrhachis" : congenital abnormality, rachischisis, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, birth defect, congenital disorder |
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