spina bifida
noun
spi·na bi·fi·da
ˌspī-nə-ˈbi-fə-də 
: a congenital cleft of the spinal column with hernial protrusion of the meninges and sometimes the spinal cord
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Doctors have also known for years that high blood sugar increases the risk of neurological birth defects, including spina bifida and a condition called anencephaly, when the brain isn’t fully developed.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
From a 6 year lifespan to a thriving teenager
Luis Heberto lives with spina bifida, which paralyzes him from the waist down; cerebral palsy, which limits him from the waist up; and hydrocephalus, a neurological disorder that causes the accumulation of fluid within deep cavities of the brain.
—Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
Folate is essential for neural tube development and lowers the risk of spina bifida and other spinal cord health conditions.517
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Orange juice can contribute to a healthy diet and has great health benefits.
—Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Valproic acid causes birth defects that can be detected in utero such as oral clefts or spina bifida.
—Almut Winterstein, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
From a 6 year lifespan to a thriving teenager
Luis Heberto lives with spina bifida, which paralyzes him from the waist down; cerebral palsy, which limits him from the waist up; and hydrocephalus, a neurological disorder that causes the accumulation of fluid within deep cavities of the brain.
—Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
Folate is essential for neural tube development and lowers the risk of spina bifida and other spinal cord health conditions.517
A Word From Verywell
Orange juice can contribute to a healthy diet and has great health benefits.
—Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Valproic acid causes birth defects that can be detected in utero such as oral clefts or spina bifida.
—Almut Winterstein, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spina bifida
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“Spina bifida.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spina%20bifida. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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