holorachischisis
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araphia — SYN: holorachischisis. [G. a priv. + rhaphe, a seam] * * * ara·phia (ə raґfe ə) dysraphism … Medical dictionary
rachischisis — 1. Embryologic failure of fusion of vertebral arches and neural tube with consequent exposure of neural tissue at the surface; spina bifida cystica with myelocele or myeloschisis … Medical dictionary
rachischisis totalis — fissure of the entire vertebral column; called also holorachischisis. See also spina bifida … Medical dictionary