scoliosis

noun

sco·li·o·sis | \ˌskō-lē-ˈō-səs

plural scolioses\ ˌskō-lē-ˈō-ˌsēz

Definition of scoliosis

: a lateral curvature of the spine

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According to the news outlet, she was born with health conditions including an inoperable cyst on her brain, severe scoliosis, and cerebral palsy. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "See the Incredible Moment Keith Urban Made a Dying Fan's Last Wish Come True," 20 Oct. 2018 So this is our first official glimpse of the Zac Posen gown that Eugenie changed into for her reception, having gotten married in a dress by Peter Piloto specially designed to reveal her scoliosis scar. — The Editors, Marie Claire, "Princess Eugenie's Zac Posen Second Wedding Dress Was a Totally Different Look," 13 Oct. 2018 The number featured a plunging portrait neckline, which plunged in the back to reveal the bride's scar from scoliosis surgery. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "See Princess Eugenie's Second Wedding Dress," 13 Oct. 2018 Still, Eugenie has used her royal status to raise awareness on scoliosis, a medical condition that causes a person’s spine to curve. — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, "Princess Eugenie praises father Prince Andrew in surprising snap of Buckingham Palace," 12 June 2018 For a quick moment, Kelly Orgeron uses the ottoman to demonstrate how a victim of scoliosis ties his or her shoes. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "The Never-Before-Told Story of Kelly Orgeron, Colorful Wife of LSU's Colorful Head Coach," 2 July 2018 In her latest Instagram post, Eugenie, 28, opened up about her scoliosis diagnosis as a child. — Maura Hohman, PEOPLE.com, "Princess Eugenie Just Shared X-Rays from Her Childhood Scoliosis Surgery for the First Time," 2 July 2018 Buzz60 Princess Eugenie is revealing more about her battle with scoliosis. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, "Princess Eugenie Instagrams X-rays depicting her battle with scoliosis for the first time," 2 July 2018 Overexertion could also cause tuberculosis, scoliosis, hernias, heart disease, and other maladies, doctors believed. — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, "The Wheel, the Woman, and the Human Body," 6 July 2018

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