Definition
A congenital defect in the walls of the spinal canal caused by lack of union between the laminae of the vertebrae. As a result of this deficiency, the membranes of the cord are pushed through the opening forming the spina bifida tumor.
URL Name
YF-3000-8080
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.8080
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-8080
Publication Status
Online