adjective
- relating to or affected by scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine
Usage: medical
Examples
- The X-ray revealed a scoliotic curve in her upper spine.
- Physical therapy can help manage scoliotic conditions in adolescents.
- The doctor recommended a back brace for the scoliotic patient.
- Regular monitoring is important for children with scoliotic spines.
- The scoliotic deformity was detected during a routine school screening.
- Swimming is often recommended as exercise for scoliotic individuals.