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craniorachischisis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A lethal defect of the neural tube in which both the brain and spinal cord are left open.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

Examples

  • Craniorachischisis is a variant of rachischisis that occurs when the entire spinal cord and brain are exposed – simultaneous complete rachischisis and anencephaly.^([Wikipedia])

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History

Etymology

From cranio- + rachischisis.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: craniorachischisis — lethal birth defect of the neural tube
  • German: Kraniorhachischisis — lethal birth defect of the neural tube