Definition of Kyphosis

1. Noun. An abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column.

Exact synonyms: Humpback, Hunchback
Generic synonyms: Spinal Curvature
Derivative terms: Kyphotic

Definition of Kyphosis

1. Noun. (pathology) An abnormal curvature of the spine, causing a hunchback. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kyphosis

kyodai
kyogen
kyogens
kyoodle
kyotorphin I dipeptidase
kyotorphin synthetase
kype
kypes
kyphoplasties
kyphoplasty
kyphos
kyphoscolioses
kyphoscoliosis
kyphoscoliotic pelvis
kyphoses
kyphotic
kyphotic pelvis
kyphotone
kyr
kyriarchies
kyriarchy
kyrie
kyrie eleison
kyrielle
kyrielles
kyries
kyriolexy
kyriologic
kyriological

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