Dysraphia ... Defective fusion, especially of the neural folds, resulting in status dysraphicus. ... Origin: dys-+ G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: dis′ră-fizm, dis-raf′ē-ă Definitions: 1. Defective fusion, especially of the neural folds, resulting in status dysraphicus or neural tube defect.