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🦴 Curved spine 🧑‍⚕️ A person with scoliosis
scoliotic

scoliotic

9.3
A person who has a spine that curves to the side
  • noun
  • /ˌskoʊliˈɑtɪk/
translation icon : escoliótico
  • A scoliotic may need regular checkups to monitor the curve of their spine.

Examples

  • A scoliotic may need regular checkups to monitor the curve of their spine.

  • Physical therapy can help a scoliotic improve posture and reduce discomfort.

  • The rehabilitation program supports every scoliotic who wants to strengthen their back muscles.

  • The scoliotic patient requires special treatment.

  • Many scoliotics benefit from physical therapy.

  • The rehabilitation program supports every scoliotic who wants to strengthen their back muscles.

  • Physical therapy can help a scoliotic improve posture and reduce discomfort.

Surface Forms

scoliotic singular
scoliotics plural

Etymology

Scoliotic as a noun uses the same Greek root skolios meaning 'bent', so a scoliotic is a person whose spine is bent sideways.