Look up: scoliosis

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   Scoliosis
   Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine.
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   Scoliosis
   Lateral curvature of the spine.
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   scoliosis
   [n] - an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
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   scoliosis
   Abnormal curvature of the spine.
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   Scoliosis
   a spinal deformity in which there is one, or more, curvature in the coronal plane – may be postural or structural. The latter is often associated with rotational deformity. See also Kyphosis.
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   Scoliosis
   A twisting of the spine that can limit lung expansion and lead to problems of underbreathing, which can be alleviated by overnight breathing support.
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   Scoliosis
   a condition in which the spine curves to one side and usually curves toward the opposite side in another section to compensate, producing a characteristic S shape
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   Scoliosis
   A sideways curvature of the backbone to either the left or right.
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   Scoliosis
   Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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    Scoliosis
    Our Scoliosis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Scoliosis Scoliosis: Sideways (lateral) curving of the spine (the backbone). The degree of scoliosis may range from mild to severe. Scoliosis is often an incidental and harmless finding. People with mild curves may only need to visit the doctor periodically f ...
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    scoliosis
    a lateral curvature of the spine Category: Medicine • abnormal lateral curvature of the spine Category: Medicine
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    scoliosis
    Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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    Scoliosis
    Sco`li·o'sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek skolio`s crooked.] (Medicine) A lateral curvature of the spine.
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    scoliosis
    <anatomy> A congenital lateral curvature of the spine. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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    scoliosis
    noun an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
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    Scoliosis
    Scoliosis is the when a person's spine curves from side to side. On an x-ray, the spine of an individual with scoliosis looks more like an `S` or a `C` than a straight line. It is typically classified as congenital (caused by vertebral anomalies present at birth), idiopathic (sub-classified as infantile, juvenile, adolescent, or adult according to when onset occurred) or as having developed as a secondary symptom of another condition, such as cer...
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    scoliosis
    (sko″le-o´sis) a spinal curvature consisting of lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the vertebral column; it may or may not include rotation or deformity of the vertebrae. It occurs in both sexes, but girls are more likely to have more severe curvatures. It can occur at any age, and is most ...
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    Scoliosis
    • (n.) A lateral curvature of the spine.
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    scoliosis
    lateral deviation of the spine. Scoliosis is a type of curvature of the spine.[1 related articles]
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    scoliosis
    scoliosis A curvature of the spine in which there is an observable and measurable lateral deviation of part of the spine from the normally straight vertical line.
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    scoliosis
    Abnormal lateral and rotational curvature of the vertebral column. Depending on the etiology, there may be one curve, or primary and secondary compensatory curves; scoliosis may be “fixed” as a result of muscle and/or bone deformity or “mobile” as a result of unequal muscle contraction. [G. skolisis, a crookedness]
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    Scoliosis
    Scoliosis is defined as a lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. This may cause one shoulder to be higher than the other or one hip to be more prominent than the other. Scoliosis is usually associated with rotation (twisting) of the spine. Rotation may cause prominence of one side of the rib cage (rib hump.) Most forms ...
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