A bony defect in the vertebral column through which the meningeal membranes that cover the spinal cord and part of the spinal cord protrude. An alternative term is meningomyelocele. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(spi´nә bif´ĭ-dә sis´tĭ-kә) spina bifida in which there is protrusion through the defect of a cystic swelling that contains the meninges (meningocele) or the meninges and spinal cord (meningomyelocele). Two types of spina bifida cystica shown in transverse sec...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. spina bifida associated with a meningeal cyst (meningocele) or a cyst containing both meninges and spinal cord (meningomyelocele) or only spinal cord (myelocele). Synonyms: spina bifida aperta, spina bifida manifesta
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Spina bifida cystica: A bony defect in the vertebral column that causes a cleft in that column. The meningeal membranes that cover the spinal cord and part of the spinal cord protrude through this cleft, and are clearly visible. The opening can be surgically repaired, usually shortly after birth. Some children will also need treatment for related p...
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A birth defect that occurs when the spinal canal and backbone do not close properly during fetal development. Approximately 1 out of 800 infants will develop this condition. Because the bones of the spine are underdeveloped, the child will not have complete spinal canal. The spinal cord and surrounding tissues will protrude from the baby's back, in...
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