craniorrhachischisis

cra·ni·or·rha·chis·chi·sis

(krā'nē-ō-ră-kis'ki-sis),

Severe congenital malformation in which there is incomplete closure of the cranium and spinal column.

[cranio- + G. rhachis, spine, + schisis, a cleaving]

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cra·ni·or·rha·chis·chi·sis

(krā'nē-ō-ră-kis'ki-sis)

Severe congenital malformation in which there is incomplete closure of the cranium and vertebral column.

[cranio- + G. rhachis, spine, + schisis, a cleaving]

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