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单词 spina bifida
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Definition of spina bifida in English:

spina bifida

nounˌspʌɪnə ˈbɪfɪdəˌspaɪnə ˈbɪfədə
mass noun
  • A congenital defect of the spine in which part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone. It often causes paralysis of the lower limbs, and sometimes learning difficulties.

    脊柱裂(常导致下肢瘫痪,有时会导致智力障碍)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is a very important charity which treats children with serious illnesses such as cancer, leukaemia, spina bifida and cystic fibrosis.
    • Children with spina bifida (open spine) sometimes have a form of clubfoot.
    • Ultrasound can be used to diagnose certain congenital defects such as spina bifida.
    • Often called open spine, spina bifida affects the backbone and, sometimes, the spinal cord.
    • Exposure to amniotic fluid may damage the neural tissue in cases of spina bifida and cause subsequent paralysis and hydrocephalus.

Origin

Early 18th century: modern Latin (see spine, bifid).

Definition of spina bifida in US English:

spina bifida

nounˌspīnə ˈbifədəˌspaɪnə ˈbɪfədə
  • A congenital defect of the spine in which part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone. It often causes paralysis of the lower limbs, and sometimes mental handicap.

    脊柱裂(常导致下肢瘫痪,有时会导致智力障碍)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is a very important charity which treats children with serious illnesses such as cancer, leukaemia, spina bifida and cystic fibrosis.
    • Ultrasound can be used to diagnose certain congenital defects such as spina bifida.
    • Exposure to amniotic fluid may damage the neural tissue in cases of spina bifida and cause subsequent paralysis and hydrocephalus.
    • Children with spina bifida (open spine) sometimes have a form of clubfoot.
    • Often called open spine, spina bifida affects the backbone and, sometimes, the spinal cord.

Origin

Early 18th century: modern Latin (see spine, bifid).

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