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
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spina bifida::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | rachischisis, schistorrhachis |
| Type of | birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder |
