scoliosis
an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Origin of scoliosis
1Other words from scoliosis
- sco·li·ot·ic [skoh-lee-ot-ik], /ˌskoʊ liˈɒt ɪk/, adjective
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How to use scoliosis in a sentence
Jace is so floppy physically that he slumps in his stroller, and his doctor fears this will lead to scoliosis, a serious risk for youngsters in his condition.
Future of Program for Brain-Damaged Children Now Rests With Powerful Florida Official | by Carol Marbin Miller and Daniel Chang, Miami Herald | July 23, 2021 | ProPublicaHis spine was curved, indicating the condition known as scoliosis.
Three Dicks: Cheney, Nixon, Richard III and the Art of Reputation Rehab | Clive Irving | July 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Yoga has helped increase my range of motion and flexibility and has addressed my imbalances from the scoliosis,” says Dr. Drape.
Dr. Drape recognizes that she will always have to manage her scoliosis.
By show of hands, how many of you are currently developing advanced scoliosis from the unbearable weight of your cell phone?
His arms were fine, and it is likely that his scoliosis was not even visible under his clothes.
In long-standing cases the pain and discomfort may lead to a postural scoliosis (ischias-scoliotica).
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Milesscoliosis is the usual type of spinal curvature, and in extreme cases it may lead to a pronounced form of hump-back.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesIt may be noted that the scoliosis due to rickets has little tendency towards recovery.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesBoth had club foot and scoliosis, and one was afflicted with spasm of the face and left arm.
Tics and Their Treatment | Henry MeigneSlight scoliosis of the vertebral column and a misshapen right foot recalled Friedreich's ataxia.
Tics and Their Treatment | Henry Meigne
British Dictionary definitions for scoliosis
/ (ˌskɒlɪˈəʊsɪs) /
Origin of scoliosis
1Derived forms of scoliosis
- scoliotic (ˌskɒlɪˈɒtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for scoliosis
[ skō′lē-ō′sĭs ]
A lateral curvature of the spine, usually having no known cause and occurring most commonly in preteen and adolescent girls.
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