Neural tube defects include spina bifida, a defect of the spine, as well as some brain defects.

神经管缺陷包括脊柱裂，这种脊柱上的一种缺陷，以及一些大脑缺陷。

This was a worthwhile effort, it seems, as the rate of neural tube defects has halved.

这种努力看来是值得的，因为神经管缺陷率已经减少了一半。

To prevent neural tube defects, mothers need to have sufficient folate levels before the start of pregnancy.

为了预防神经管缺陷，妈妈们需要在备孕期补充足量的叶酸。

A study in Botswana found dolutegravir was linked to neural tube defect in embryos.

博茨瓦纳的一项研究发现多替拉韦与胚胎神经管缺陷有关。

It seemed that due to insufficient folate, Kim Robbins was born with a hemangioma on his back which turned out to be a neural tube defect — effectively a hole in his spinal column.

似乎是由于体内缺乏足够的叶酸，金•罗宾斯生下来背部就有一个血管瘤，结果证实是神经管缺陷——实际就是说他的脊柱上有个洞。