rachischisis
Pronunciation: rā-kis′ki-sis
Definition:
- Embryologic failure of fusion of vertebral arches and neural tube with consequent exposure of neural tissue at the surface; spina bifida cystica with myelocele or myeloschisis.
- Spinal dysraphism.
[G. rhachis, spine, + schisis, division]
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