What is another word for Neural Tube Defect?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːɹə͡l tjˈuːb dˈiːfɛkt] (IPA) 
Neural Tube Defect is a term used to describe a group of birth defects that occur when the neural tube, which later becomes the brain and spinal cord, doesn't fully form during the first few weeks of pregnancy. This can result in varying degrees of disability, including paralysis, intellectual disability, and in extreme cases, stillbirth.
There are several synonyms used to describe Neural Tube Defects, including Spina Bifida, Encephalocele, Anencephaly, and Craniorachischisis. Spina Bifida occurs when the lower part of the neural tube fails to close properly, resulting in a gap in the spine. Encephalocele is a protrusion of the brain through an opening in the skull, while Anencephaly is a severe neural tube defect where the majority of the brain and skull fail to develop.
