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kyphosis

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ky·pho·sis  (k-fss)
n.
Abnormal rearward curvature of the spine, resulting in protuberance of the upper back; hunchback.
[Greek kphsis, from kphos, bent.]
ky·photic (-ftk) adj.
kyphosis
an abnormal condition of the spine in which it has a hump, kyphos, or curvature. — kyphotic, adj.
See also: Body, Human
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Noun1.kyphosiskyphosis - an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
humpback, hunchback
spinal curvature - an abnormal curvature of the vertebral column


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