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scoliosis
CIDE DICTIONARY
scoliosis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. skolio`s crooked.].
A lateral curvature of the spine. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
scoliosis, n. an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Derivative
scoliotic adj.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk f. skolios bent
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