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Meaning of RACHISCHISIS

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  a not uncommon congenital defect in which a vertebra is malformed; unless several vertebrae are affected or there is myelomeningocele there are few symptoms; can be diagnosed by amniocentesis
 

RACHISCHISIS is a 12 letter word that starts with R.

 

 Synonyms: schistorrhachis, spina bifida
 
 See Also: birth defect, congenital abnormality, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder

 

 

 

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