Disease or Syndrome
scoliosis
sco·li·o·sis [ skoh-lee-oh-sis, skol-ee- ]
Subclass of:
Curvature of spine
Etymology:
Greek skoliosis = a curvature
Definitions related to scoliosis, unspecified:
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(scoliosis) Lateral curvature of the spinal column. (Makris S, Solomon HM, Clark R, Shiota K, Barbellion S, Buschmann J, Ema M, Fujiwara M, Grote K, Hazelden KP, Hew KW, Horimoto M, Ooshima Y, Parkinson M, Wise LD. Terminology of developmental abnormalities in common laboratory mammals (Version 2). Part B. Birth Defects Res B Dev Reprod Toxicol. 2009 Aug;86(4):227-327.)CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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(scoliosis) A congenital or acquired spinal deformity characterized by lateral curvature of the spine.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(scoliosis) An abnormal lateral, or sideways, curvature of the spine.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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(scoliosis) An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (Dorland, 27th ed)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(scoliosis) Appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(scoliosis) Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, when children grow fast. Girls are more likely to have it than boys. It can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Sometimes it is easy to notice, but not always. Children may get screening for scoliosis at school or during a checkup. If it looks like there is a problem, your doctor will use your medical and family history, a physical exam, and imaging tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on your age, how much more you're likely to grow, how much curving there is, and whether the curve is temporary or permanent. People with mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Others might need to wear a brace or have surgery. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(scoliosis) The presence of an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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(scoliosis) A disorder characterized by a malformed, lateral curvature of the spine.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Scoliosis is abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can be present at birth or can develop during adolescence.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. About 3% of adolescents have scoliosis.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a structural spinal deformity characterized by decompensation of the normal vertebral alignment during rapid skeletal growth in otherwise healthy children. The deformity can be described in terms of altered sagittal and coronal balance as well as abnormal vertebral rotation. This monograph focuses...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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