脊柱侧凸 jǐzhùcètū scoliosis Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 脊柱 jǐzhù noun spinal column The backbone or vertebral column of humans and other vertebrates; also called 脊梁骨 jǐlianggǔ or 脊梁 jǐliáng侧 側 cè nounlocative side the side of something; beside; lateral凸 tū verb protruding to stick out or protrude; convex; describes a male connector. This is the opposite of 凹 āo.