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schistorrhachis

DEFINITIONS OF: schistorrhachis

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n 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

Synonyms:
rachischisis, spina bifida
Type of:
birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder
a defect that is present at birth
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