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📋Overview
Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect characterized by incomplete closure of the spinal vertebrae and spinal cord membranes during early fetal development. It is a type of neural tube defect and is classified based on severity and involvement of the spinal cord and meninges. The term 'spina bifida' remains the preferred modern terminology.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0080178ICD-10-CM
Q05Q05.9
MeSH
D016135
SNOMED CT (US)
67531005
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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