| scoliokyphosis | Lateral and posterior curvature of the spine. Origin: G. Scolios, curved, + kyphosis, kyphosis (05 Mar 2000) |
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| scoliometer | An instrument for measuring curves, especially those in lateral curvature of the spine. Origin: G. Skolios, curved, + metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| scoliosis | <anatomy> A congenital lateral curvature of the spine. (27 Sep 1997) |
| scoliotic | Relating to or suffering from scoliosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scoliotic pelvis | A deformed pelvis associated with lateral curvature of the spine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scoliotone | An apparatus for stretching the spine and reducing the curve in scoliosis. Origin: G. Skolios, crooked, + tonos, tension (05 Mar 2000) |
| scolithus | <paleontology> A tubular structure found in Potsdam sandstone, and believed to be the fossil burrow of a marine worm. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A worm + a stone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |