scoliosis

[ skoh-lee-oh-sis, skol-ee- ]

nounPathology.
  1. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Origin of scoliosis

1
First recorded in 1700–10, scoliosis is from the Greek word skolíōsis a bending

Other words from scoliosis

  • sco·li·ot·ic [skoh-lee-ot-ik], /ˌskoʊ liˈɒt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for scoliosis

scoliosis

/ (ˌskɒlɪˈəʊsɪs) /


noun
  1. pathol an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, of congenital origin or caused by trauma or disease of the vertebrae or hipbones: Compare kyphosis, lordosis

Origin of scoliosis

1
C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a curving, from skolios bent

Derived forms of scoliosis

  • scoliotic (ˌskɒlɪˈɒtɪk), adjective

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Scientific definitions for scoliosis

scoliosis

[ skō′lē-ōsĭs ]


  1. A lateral curvature of the spine, usually having no known cause and occurring most commonly in preteen and adolescent girls.

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