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scoliosis

Definition of scoliosis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Derivatives

scoliotic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɒtɪk/
adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek, from skolios 'bent'

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Definition of scoliosis in the US English dictionary
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