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spina bifida 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·nə ′bī·fəd·ə] (medicine) A congenital anomaly characterized by defective closure of the vertebral canal with herniation of the spinal cord meninges. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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