Scoliosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013530",
  "term": "Scoliosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spinal column, often accompanied by a rotation of the vertebrae. In developmental toxicology, it is considered a malformation that can result from prenatal exposure to certain chemical agents or teratogens. The severity of the curve is measured in degrees by the Cobb angle on an X-ray.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "spinal column"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 802 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/scoliosis/"
}