English Explanatory Dictionary

scoliosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Pronunciation

/ˌskoʊ.liˈoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌskɔ.liˈoʊ.sɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-scoliosis.wav

Word forms

scoliosis scolioses

Etymology

From Latin scoliosis, from Ancient Greek σκολίωσις (skolíōsis, “twisting; torsion”).

Synonyms

scolioma

Derived words

scoliometer scoliotic
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