atelomyelia

/ˌætɪloʊmaɪˈiːliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of spina bifida in which the spinal cord is partially split or cleft.

“The doctor explained to the patient that she had been born with atelomyelia, a rare congenital defect.”

Synonyms

  • spina bifida
  • spinal dysraphism