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Hunchbacked

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hunch·back  (hnchbk)
n.
1. An individual whose back is hunched due to abnormal convex curvature of the upper spine. Also called humpback.
2. An abnormally curved or hunched back.
3. Kyphosis.
hunchbacked adj.
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Adj.1.hunchbacked - characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
crookback, crookbacked, gibbous, humpbacked, humped, kyphotic
unfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"
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