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How do you spell Scoliosis?

Correct spelling

scoliosis

Remember 'scoliosis' has 'oli' in the middle, like 'olive' - spine curved like an olive branch

Why is scoliosis spelled this way?

From Greek skoliosis, crookedness. SKOLIOS (crooked). Abnormal curvature of the spine. The 'oli' middle section is often misspelled 'olio' or 'olo'.

Common misspellings of scoliosis

scolosisscoloisisskoliosisscoliousis

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with mild scoliosis during her teenage growth spurt.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell scoliosis?+
The correct spelling is "scoliosis". Remember 'scoliosis' has 'oli' in the middle, like 'olive' - spine curved like an olive branch
Is it scolosis or scoliosis?+
The correct spelling is "scoliosis", not "scolosis".

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