Meaning of the word scoliosis in English

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scoliosis

US /ˌskoʊ.liˈoʊ.sɪs/
UK /ˌskoʊ.liˈoʊ.sɪs/
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Noun

1.

a medical condition in which a person's spine has a sideways curve

Example:
Early detection of scoliosis can help prevent its progression.
She wears a brace to correct her scoliosis.
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