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Craniorachischisis

Synonyms
Craniorachischisis (disease)
Modes of inheritance
Non-Mendelian inheritance (Orphanet)
Not genetically inherited (Orphanet)

Summary

A neural tube defect in which both the brain and spinal cord remain open to varying degrees. [from HPO]

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