What does scoliosis mean?
Scoliosis means (pathology) The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine..
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/ˌskoʊ.liˈoʊ.sɪs/ · noun
(pathology) The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine..
“Scoliosis,” Mwita said. “Curvature of the spine. It’s hereditary, but that doesn’t always explain it. Most common in girls, but boys get it, too.”
Use scoliosis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Scoliosis means (pathology) The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine..
Common synonyms include scolioma.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“Scoliosis,” Mwita said. “Curvature of the spine. It’s hereditary, but that doesn’t always explain it. Most common in girls, but boys get it, too.”
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