scoliosis

[ skoh-lee-oh-sis, skol-ee- ]
/ ˌskoʊ liˈoʊ sɪs, ˌskɒl i- /

noun Pathology.

an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Compare kyphosis, lordosis.

Origin of scoliosis

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

OTHER WORDS FROM scoliosis

sco·li·ot·ic [skoh-lee-ot-ik] /ˌskoʊ liˈɒt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby scoliosis

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

Example sentences from the Web for scoliosis

British Dictionary definitions for scoliosis

scoliosis
/ (ˌskɒlɪˈəʊsɪs) /

noun

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

Derived forms of scoliosis

scoliotic (ˌskɒlɪˈɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for scoliosis

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

Medical definitions for scoliosis

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.

Scientific definitions for scoliosis

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.