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hunchback
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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.

hunchback
Noun
a person who has an abnormal curvature of the spine
hunchbacked adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hunchbackhunchback - an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
spinal curvature - an abnormal curvature of the vertebral column
2.hunchback - a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
cripple - someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
Translations
Spanish hunchback [ˈhʌntʃbæk] njorobado/a
French hunchback [ˈhʌntʃbæk] nbossu(e)
German hunchback [ˈhʌntʃbæk] hunch nBucklige(r) f(m)
Italian hunchback [ˈhʌntʃbæk] ngobbo/a

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