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schistorrhachis

schistorrhachis

9.9
A part of the spine that forms wrong from birth
  • noun
  • /ˌskɪstəˈrækɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : esquistorráquis
  • Unless accompanied by other abnormalities, schistorrhachis may go unnoticed throughout life.

Examples

  • The prenatal scan revealed schistorrhachis in the fetus's lumbar spine.

  • Many patients with schistorrhachis experience no symptoms.

  • Advanced imaging techniques are often used to diagnose schistorrhachis before birth.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with schistorrhachis after the examination.

  • The prenatal scan revealed schistorrhachis in the fetus's lumbar spine.

  • Advanced imaging techniques are often used to diagnose schistorrhachis before birth.

  • Unless accompanied by other abnormalities, schistorrhachis may go unnoticed throughout life.

Synonyms

spina bifida
vsschistorrhachis
  • Specialized
7 7.2

A birth problem where the spine does not close and the spinal cord may stick out

is about a protruding cord rather than a usually mild vertebral malformation
rachischisis
vsschistorrhachis
  • Specialized
9.9

A birth defect where part of the backbone does not form and the nerves in the back may be exposed

is a milder malformation usually with few symptoms unless many vertebrae involved

Surface Forms

schistorrhachis singular
schistorrhachises plural

Etymology

Schistorrhachis comes from Greek parts schisto- meaning 'split' (as in the word schism) and -rhachis meaning 'spine' or 'back'. So schistorrhachis literally means 'split spine', which helps you remember it is a birth condition where part of the spine bones are not formed correctly.