kyphosis

ky·pho·sis  (k-fss)

n.

Abnormal rearward curvature of the spine, resulting in protuberance of the upper back; hunchback.

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[Greek kphsis, from kphos, bent.]

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ky·photic (-ftk) adj.

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kyphosis [kaɪˈfəʊsɪs]

n

(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol backward curvature of the thoracic spine, of congenital origin or resulting from injury or disease; hunchback See also Pott's disease Compare lordosis, scoliosis

[from New Latin, from Greek kuphōsis, from kuphos humpbacked]

kyphotic  [kaɪˈfɒtɪk] adj

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kyphosis

an abnormal condition of the spine in which it has a hump, kyphos, or curvature. — kyphotic, adj.

See also: Body, Human

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

kyphosis - an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column humpback, hunchback spinal curvature - an abnormal curvature of the vertebral column