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kyphotic

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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.
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Adj.1.kyphotic - characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
crookback, crookbacked, gibbous, humpbacked, humped, hunchbacked
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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