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spina bifida

/ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.28 in modern English

Syllables
spina b-i-fi-da
IPA
/ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A birth defect resulting in a cleft in the spinal column through which the spinal membranes and spinal cord may protrude. It is characterised by hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders.

Uncountable

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/

Usage

Synonyms

rachischisis schistorrhachis

Questions

How do you pronounce spina bifida?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/.
What does spina bifida mean?
A birth defect resulting in a cleft in the spinal column through which the spinal membranes and spinal cord may protrude. It is characterised by hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders.

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