Definition of rachischisis

Definitions

Noun

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

schistorrhachis spina bifida

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More General Terms

birth defect congenital abnormality congenital anomaly congenital defect congenital disorder

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