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spina bifida definition

spina bifi·da (spī′nə bif′i də)

a congenital defect or opening in the spinal column through which the spinal membranes or spinal cord may protrude, often resulting in hydrocephalus, paralysis, etc.

Etymology: ModL < L spina (see spine) + bifida, fem. of bifidus, bifid

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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