scoliosis

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

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

scoliosis

/ ˌskɒlɪˈəʊsɪs, ˌskɒlɪˈɒtɪk /

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

scoliosis

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

Other Word Forms

• scoliotic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scoliosis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of scoliosis¹

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

Example Sentences

Princess Eugenie has said she "couldn't get out of bed or do anything for myself" while recovering after scoliosis surgery as a child.

From BBC

"They found his skeleton in a car park and it looked like he had scoliosis."

From BBC

Throughout junior high school, she wore a Milwaukee brace, a corrective for severe scoliosis.

From New York Times

In January, the health ministry in Gaza referred Lamis for treatment abroad for her scoliosis.

From BBC

The young girl needs major surgery for scoliosis, which has been delayed now by six months.

From BBC