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Definition of Kyphosis
1. Noun. An abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column.
Definition of Kyphosis
1. Noun. (pathology) An abnormal curvature of the spine, causing a hunchback. ¹
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Definition of Kyphosis
1. abnormal curvature of the spine [n -PHOSES] : KYPHOTIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Kyphosis
1. A posterior curvature of the thoracic spine usually the result of a disease (lung disease, Paget's disease) or a congenital problem. (27 Sep 1997)