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Meaning of spina bifida | Babel Free

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

Deutsch Spina bifida
Español espina bífida
Suomi selkärankahalkio
日本語 二分脊椎症 脊椎披裂 脊椎破裂
Português espina bífida espinha bífida spina bífida

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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