Neural Tube Defect

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
NTD
Pronunciation
/ˈnʊrəl tub ˈdifɛkt/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. The spine was visualized from cervical to sacral region without evidence for a neural tube defect or other abnormality within the resolution of the ultrasound equipment.
  2. Neural tube defect is common congenital deformity which results from synergistic action of genetic factor and environmental factor.
  3. Results The rate of neural tube defect is 2.37 ‰ and 87 % of neural tube defects are sole.
  4. Objective To investigate the roles and possible molecular mechanism of FGF8 in the neurulation and neural tube defect ( NTD ).
  5. The expression of nestin and the roles of vitamins and microelements in neural tube defect induced by hyperthermia

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