Scoliosis

Synonyms of scoliosis

• kyphosis
• curvature of the spine
• spinal curvature

Antonyms of scoliosis

• straight spine
• normal spine

Collocations of scoliosis

severe scoliosis

Frequency: 70 %

She was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at a young age.

idiopathic scoliosis

Frequency: 60 %

The cause of her scoliosis was determined to be idiopathic.

congenital scoliosis

Frequency: 50 %

His congenital scoliosis required surgery at a young age.

progressive scoliosis

Frequency: 45 %

Without treatment, her scoliosis could become progressive.

mild scoliosis

Frequency: 40 %

The doctor recommended monitoring her mild scoliosis.

Idiomatic Expressions for scoliosis

• Phrase: back to square one
  Meaning: to go back to the beginning because a plan has failed
  Usage: Despite months of treatment, the patient's scoliosis worsened, and they were back to square one.