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neural tube defects [‚nür·əl ′tüb ‚dē‚feks] (medicine) Congenital defects resulting from the incomplete closure of the neural tube during embryogenesis. 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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| The fortification policy exists because folic acid, when consumed by women around the time they conceive, prevents serious congenital malformations called neural tube defects. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is developing a standard for mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. 2004) examined nitrosatable drug exposure and the occurrence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in relation to dietary nitrites and nitrates. |
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