spina bifida

See also: spina bífida

English

Pronunciation

Noun

spina bifida (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A birth defect resulting in a cleft in the spinal column through which the spinal membranes and spinal cord may protrude. It is characterised by hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders.

Translations

Portuguese

Noun

spina bifida f (uncountable)

  1. alternative form of espinha bífida

Romanian

Noun

spina bifida f (uncountable)

  1. spina bifida
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