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).

词汇	spina bifida
释义	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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