okoniosis

/ɒkɒnaɪˈoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe a disease characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine; scoliosis

“The patient was diagnosed with okoniosis, which required immediate treatment.”

Synonyms

  • kyphosis
  • scoliosis

Antonyms

  • orthosis
  • straightness