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

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Example sentences from the Web for scoliosis

His spine was curved, indicating the condition known as scoliosis.
Three Dicks: Cheney, Nixon, Richard III and the Art of Reputation Rehab|Clive Irving|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Yoga has helped increase my range of motion and flexibility and has addressed my imbalances from the scoliosis,” says Dr. Drape.
Yoga Is Good for You. But Is It Medicine?|DailyBurn|June 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dr. Drape recognizes that she will always have to manage her scoliosis.
Yoga Is Good for You. But Is It Medicine?|DailyBurn|June 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His arms were fine, and it is likely that his scoliosis was not even visible under his clothes.
Unraveling King Richard III’s Secrets||February 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The first (and only) book optioned was Deenie, about a 13-year-old wanna-be model struck with scoliosis.
Judy Blume Makes a Movie|Gina Piccalo|October 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
(d) We must be on the watch to prevent the development of further postural deformities, such as scoliosis.
The Nervous Child|Hector Charles Cameron
Scoliosis is the usual type of spinal curvature, and in extreme cases it may lead to a pronounced form of hump-back.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
Scoliosis that depends upon inequality in the length of the limbs or tilting of the pelvis, disappears on sitting.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
In some cases there is a hereditary tendency to scoliosis; we have seen it, for example, in a father and his daughters.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
It may be noted that the scoliosis due to rickets has little tendency towards recovery.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

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 hipbonesCompare kyphosis, lordosis

Derived forms of scoliosis

scoliotic (ˌskɒlɪˈɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for scoliosis

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.

单词	scoliosis
释义	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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scoliosis His spine was curved, indicating the condition known as scoliosis. Three Dicks: Cheney, Nixon, Richard III and the Art of Reputation Rehab\|Clive Irving\|July 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “Yoga has helped increase my range of motion and flexibility and has addressed my imbalances from the scoliosis,” says Dr. Drape. Yoga Is Good for You. But Is It Medicine?\|DailyBurn\|June 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Dr. Drape recognizes that she will always have to manage her scoliosis. Yoga Is Good for You. But Is It Medicine?\|DailyBurn\|June 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST His arms were fine, and it is likely that his scoliosis was not even visible under his clothes. Unraveling King Richard III’s Secrets\|\|February 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The first (and only) book optioned was Deenie, about a 13-year-old wanna-be model struck with scoliosis. Judy Blume Makes a Movie\|Gina Piccalo\|October 20, 2010\|DAILY BEAST (d) We must be on the watch to prevent the development of further postural deformities, such as scoliosis. The Nervous Child\|Hector Charles Cameron Scoliosis is the usual type of spinal curvature, and in extreme cases it may lead to a pronounced form of hump-back. Manual of Surgery\|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles Scoliosis that depends upon inequality in the length of the limbs or tilting of the pelvis, disappears on sitting. Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.\|Alexander Miles In some cases there is a hereditary tendency to scoliosis; we have seen it, for example, in a father and his daughters. Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.\|Alexander Miles It may be noted that the scoliosis due to rickets has little tendency towards recovery. Manual of Surgery\|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles 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 hipbonesCompare kyphosis, lordosis Derived forms of scoliosis scoliotic (ˌskɒlɪˈɒtɪk), adjective Word Origin for scoliosis C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a curving, from skolios bent Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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