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Neural tube defects (NTD) include clinical and subclinical defects resulting from failure of neural tube closure between the 3rd and 4th weeks of gestation. NTDs include anencephaly, encephalocele, myelomeningocele, meningocele, and occult spinal dysraphism. The latter 3 are different types of spina bifida.

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