Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rachischisis

Noun

/ˌræ.kiˈskaɪ.sɪs/

Definition

A congenital condition characterized by a cleft in the vertebral column.

Examples

The child was diagnosed with rachischisis shortly after birth.
Rachischisis can result in various neurological complications.
Researchers are studying the causes of rachischisis to find better preventive measures.

Meaning

Rachischisis is a type of spinal dysraphism that occurs when the neural tube does not close completely during fetal development, leading to a gap in the spinal column.