rachischisis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A developmental birth defect in which the neural tube fails to close completely, leading to motor and sensory deficits, chronic infections, and disturbances in bladder function.

Word forms

rachischisis rhachischisis

Etymology

From rachi- + schisis.

Derived words

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