scoliosis

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

/ ˌskoʊ liˈoʊ sɪs, ˌskɒl i- /

noun Pathology.

an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Nearby words

scolding bridle, scolecite, scolex, scoliokyphosis, scolion, scoliosis, scoliotic, scoliotic pelvis, scollop, scolopendrid, scolopendrium

Compare kyphosis, lordosis.

Origin of scoliosis

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

Related forms

sco·li·ot·ic

[skoh-lee-ot-ik] /ˌskoʊ liˈɒt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for scoliotic

In advanced cases the pelvis becomes obliquely contracted—a deformity known as the scoliotic pelvis.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles

British Dictionary definitions for scoliotic

scoliosis

/ (ˌskɒlɪˈəʊsɪs) /

noun

pathol an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, of congenital origin or caused by trauma or disease of the vertebrae or hipbonesCompare kyphosis, lordosis

Derived Forms

scoliotic (ˌskɒlɪˈɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for scoliosis

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

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Medicine definitions for scoliotic (1 of 2)

scoliotic

[ skō′lē-ŏt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or affected by scoliosis.

Medicine definitions for scoliotic (2 of 2)

scoliosis

[ skō′lē-ō′sĭs, skŏl′ē- ]

n.

A condition of lateral curvature of the spine, which may have just one curve or primary and secondary compensatory curves and be fixed or mobile.

Science definitions for scoliotic

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.