SPINA BIFIDA
\spˈiːnə ba͡ɪfˈɪdə], \spˈiːnə baɪfˈɪdə], \s_p_ˈiː_n_ə b_aɪ_f_ˈɪ_d_ə]\
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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
By Princeton University
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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
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Congenital defects of closure of one or more vertebral arches, which may be associated with malformations of the spinal cord, nerve roots, congenital fibrous bands, lipomas, and congenital cysts. These malformations range from mild (e.g., SPINA BIFIDA OCCULTA) to severe, including rachischisis where there is complete failure of neural tube and spinal cord fusion, resulting in exposure of the spinal cord at the surface. Spinal dysraphism includes all forms of spina bifida. The open form is called SPINA BIFIDA CYSTICA and the closed form is SPINA BIFIDA OCCULTA. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p34)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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A congenital malformation caused by absence or deficiency of the laminae or spinous processes of some of the vertebrae, usually associated with a sacculated protrusion of the membranes of the spinal cord. The sac contains cerebrospinal fluid and sometimes a portion of the cord.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe