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

/ skō′lē-ō′sĭs /

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

Derived Forms

• scoliotic, adjective

Other Words From

• sco·li·ot·ic [skoh-lee-, ot, -ik], 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

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

Eva suffers from Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development, and has advanced scoliosis that causes her spine to twist and curve to the side.

From BBC

Mr. Urango was born spina bifida, kyphosis and scoliosis and had used a prosthetic leg since he was 2.

From New York Times

Mrs Cutland, from Braunstone, said she had been unable to work for 30 years because of numerous disabilities, which affect her movement including osteoarthritis in her knees and hip and scoliosis.

From BBC