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Definition of scoliosis

scoliosis

/ˌskoʊliˈoʊsɪs/
sco · li · o · sis
Plural:scolioses
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Adjective:scoliotic
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scoliosis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A musculoskeletal condition characterized by an abnormal lateral (side-to-side) curvature of the spine, most commonly diagnosed during adolescence.

Example

"The school nurse detected mild scoliosis during the routine eighth-grade physical examination."

• Rhymes for scoliosis

• Nearby Words

scolder
scolding
scoldingly
scoliosis
sconce
scone
scooch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Medical Latin from Ancient Greek 'skoliosis' (a bending or crookedness), derived from 'skolios' (crooked or curved).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scoliosis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scoliosis
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