脊柱裂 Traditional form: 脊柱裂 Pinyin (reading): jǐzhùliè Definitions: spina bifida Characters: 脊 - spine, backbone; ridge 柱 - to lean on; pillar, post, support 裂 - to split, to rend; crevice, crack Traditional characters: 脊 - spine, backbone; ridge 柱 - to lean on; pillar, post, support 裂 - to split, to rend; crevice, crack