scoliosis

/skəˈlaɪoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a medical condition characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine, typically developing during childhood or adolescence.

“The doctor ordered an MRI to diagnose her daughter’s scoliosis.”

Synonyms

  • hunchback
  • spine curvature

Antonyms

  • orthosis
  • straight spine