- rachilysis
- Forcible correction of lateral curvature of the spine by lateral pressure against the convexity of the curve. [rachi- + G. lysis, a loosening]
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ra·chil·y·sis (ra-kilґĭ-sis) [rachi- + -lysis] mechanical treatment of a curved vertebral column by combined traction and pressure.
Medical dictionary. 2011.