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scoliosis

/skoh-lee-oh-sis, skol-ee-/US // ˌskoʊ liˈoʊ sɪs, ˌskɒl i- //UK // (ˌskɒlɪˈəʊsɪs) //

脊柱侧弯,脊柱炎,脊柱弯曲症,脊柱侧弯症

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Examples

  • Jace is so floppy physically that he slumps in his stroller, and his doctor fears this will lead to scoliosis, a serious risk for youngsters in his condition.

  • His spine was curved, indicating the condition known as scoliosis.

  • “Yoga has helped increase my range of motion and flexibility and has addressed my imbalances from the scoliosis,” says Dr. Drape.

  • Dr. Drape recognizes that she will always have to manage her scoliosis.

  • By show of hands, how many of you are currently developing advanced scoliosis from the unbearable weight of your cell phone?

  • His arms were fine, and it is likely that his scoliosis was not even visible under his clothes.

  • In long-standing cases the pain and discomfort may lead to a postural scoliosis (ischias-scoliotica).

  • Scoliosis is the usual type of spinal curvature, and in extreme cases it may lead to a pronounced form of hump-back.

  • It may be noted that the scoliosis due to rickets has little tendency towards recovery.

  • Both had club foot and scoliosis, and one was afflicted with spasm of the face and left arm.

  • Slight scoliosis of the vertebral column and a misshapen right foot recalled Friedreich's ataxia.