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spina bifida

Noun CEFR B2
ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə

Definitions

A birth defect resulting in a cleft in the spinal column through which the spinal membranes and spinal cord may protrude. It is characterised by hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders.

uncountable

Equivalents

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

SPINA-DI SPINA-GBeta SPINA-GD SPINA-GR SPINA-GT spinacene

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