noun

• Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

  ‘She had suffered from glandular fever, migraine and scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and thought she had a brain tumour.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘All but two (with congenital scoliosis) had adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and 26 had already undergone some treatment for the condition.’
  • ‘His lung exam was significant for limited chest excursion, but he did not have obvious kyphosis or scoliosis.’
  • ‘If your child has moderate scoliosis or scoliosis that is progressing, a back brace may be recommended.’
  • ‘Each student underwent a brief medical examination of the spine for scoliosis.’