noun
- plural form of scoliosis; abnormal lateral curvatures of the spine
Usage: medical term
Examples
- The orthopedic surgeon specializes in treating various scolioses in adolescent patients.
- Different types of scolioses require different treatment approaches.
- The study examined the progression of scolioses in children over five years.
- Early detection of scolioses can prevent more severe complications later.
- The clinic sees dozens of scolioses cases each month.
- Genetic factors may contribute to certain types of scolioses.