spina bifida occulta

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spina bifida occulta

congenital disorder

Also known as: hidden spina bifida

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neural tube defects

In neural tube defect
In spina bifida occulta, or hidden spina bifida, the vertebrae fail to completely enclose the spinal cord, but the latter is normal in form and is covered by the skin of the back. This form of the defect has no effect on body functions and may…
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