noun

scoliosis

skoh-lee-OH-sihs

noun

A medical condition in which the spine curves abnormally to the side.

"The doctor recommended a back brace to manage her scoliosis."

How to Use Scoliosis

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In plain EnglishA sideways curve in the spine, rather than it running straight down the back.

scolioses plural

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From Ancient Greek skoliosis, "twisting" or "torsion."

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