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scoliosis

/ˌskəʊ.liˈəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌskəʊ.liˈəʊ.sɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальным боковым искривлением позвоночного столба.

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column.

uncountable

  1. Spinal curvatureB2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine.

    ruИскривление позвоночника

    • The doctor diagnosed her with scoliosis after examining her X-rays.
    • Children are often screened for scoliosis during school health checks.
    • Treatment for scoliosis may include bracing or physical therapy.
Forms
  • scolioses plural form
  • scolioses' possessive plural form
  • scoliosis's possessive singular form