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spina bifida  

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  • Spina bifida (SB) refers to protrusion of the spinal contents through a bony defect in the spine. The abnormality probably results from maldevelopment at the fourth week of gestation: the bony sheath surrounding the spinal cord does not form properly due to failure of the posterior vertebral arches to close. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Spina Bifida]

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