scoliosis
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- scoliotic adjective
Etymology
Origin of scoliosis
First recorded in 1700–10, scoliosis is from the Greek word skolíōsis a bending
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The 19-year-old, who has been a wheelchair user since the age of seven, lives with a number of chronic conditions such as arthritis and scoliosis.
From BBC
"Pearse has complex needs, he has cerebral palsy, he has scoliosis, he has respiratory disease, so he's really 24-hour care," she said.
From BBC
Isla, 14, from Plymouth, was diagnosed with scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, about 18 months ago and has had to wear a brace for 20 hours a day since.
From BBC
The technique also successfully repaired mutations linked to scoliosis in zebrafish embryos.
From Science Daily
Princess Eugenie has said she "couldn't get out of bed or do anything for myself" while recovering after scoliosis surgery as a child.
From BBC
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