Spina Bifida (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Spina bifida is a congenital defect that affects the spine and can be diagnosed during pregnancy through amniocentesis.
- The child was born with spina bifida, but fortunately, it was a mild case and did not require immediate surgery.
- Spina bifida occurs when the vertebrae in the spine do not properly form during fetal development, leaving a gap or opening.
- The doctor explained that spina bifida was a relatively common birth defect, but in most cases, it did not cause significant symptoms.
- Prenatal testing revealed that the fetus had spina bifida, and the parents were advised to consider further testing to determine the severity of the condition.