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spina bifida
[ bif-i-duh ]
noun
, Pathology.
- a congenital neural tube defect in which part of the meninges or spinal cord protrudes through the spinal column, often resulting in neurological impairment.
spina bifida
/ ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə /
noun
- a congenital condition in which the meninges of the spinal cord protrude through a gap in the backbone, sometimes causing enlargement of the skull (due to accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid) and paralysis
spina bifida
/ spī′nəbĭf′ĭ-də /
- A congenital defect caused by incomplete formation of the neural tube, in which the vertebral column is not fully closed, resulting in protrusion of the meninges and sometimes the spinal cord. Damage to the exposed spinal cord can cause neurological abnormalites, including paralysis.
spina bifida
- A congenital condition that involves an imperfectly closed spinal column, often resulting in neurological disorders.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spina bifida1
1710–20; < New Latin, Latin: cloven backbone
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spina bifida1
New Latin; see spine , bifid
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Example Sentences
Sleep is likewise said to be induced by mechanic pressure on the brain in the cases of spina bifida.
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The liability to spina bifida is greatest in the human infant, through the stress thrown on the spine.
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It rarely appears in children, unless it is associated with spina bifida.
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