脊柱裂 jǐzhùliè spina bifida Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 脊柱 jǐzhù noun spinal column The backbone or vertebral column of humans and other vertebrates; also called 脊梁骨 jǐlianggǔ or 脊梁 jǐliáng裂 liè verbparticle to split to split open; to rend; to break apart