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Definition of Schistorrhachis
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Rachischisis, Spina Bifida
Generic synonyms: Birth Defect, Congenital Abnormality, Congenital Anomaly, Congenital Defect, Congenital Disorder
Generic synonyms: Birth Defect, Congenital Abnormality, Congenital Anomaly, Congenital Defect, Congenital Disorder
Medical Definition of Schistorrhachis
1. Synonym: spina bifida. Origin: schisto-+ G. Rhachis, spine (05 Mar 2000)