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, schistorrhachis.
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Words linked to "Spina bifida" : rachischisis, congenital abnormality, birth defect, congenital disorder, congenital anomaly, congenital defect |
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