NOUN | state | rachischisis, spina bifida, schistorrhachis | a not uncommon congenital defect in which a vertebra is malformed |
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Meaning | 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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Synonyms | spina bifida, schistorrhachis | |
Broader | birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality | A defect that is present at birth / birth |
Spanish | schistorrhachis | |
Catalan | espina bífida, schistorrhachis |
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