Definition of Lordotic

1. Adjective. Having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses).

Exact synonyms: Dipped, Swayback, Swaybacked
Similar to: Unfit
Derivative terms: Lordosis

Definition of Lordotic

1. Adjective. of or relating to lordosis; having an abnormal backwards curvature of the spine ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lordotic

1. lordosis [adj] - See also: lordosis

Medical Definition of Lordotic

1. Pertaining to or marked by lordosis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lordotic

lordlier
lordliest
lordlike
lordliness
lordlinesses
lordling
lordlings
lordly
lordolatry
lordoma
lordomas
lordoscoliosis
lordoses
lordosis
lordosis reflex
lordotic (current term)
lordotic albuminuria
lordotic pelvis
lords
lords-and-ladies
lords and ladies
lords spiritual
lords temporal
lordship
lordships
lordy
lore
loreal
lorel
lorelei

Literary usage of Lordotic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Diseases of Children: A Work for the Practising Physician by Meinhard von Pfaundler, Arthur Schlossmann, Henry Larned Keith Shaw, Linnæus Edford La Fétra, Luther Emmett Holt (1912)
"According to Jehle, orthotic albuminuria is lordotic albuminuria. He was able to demonstrate the characteristic shape of lordosis in all his patients with ..."

2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... lumbar lordosis, and sacral kyphosis) are seen in relation to a gravity force line concave toward the back and are termed lordotic curves. ..."

3. Text-book of general and special pathology for students and practitioners by Henry Turner Brooks (1915)
"After from ten to fifteen minutes standing in the lordotic position, 61 (41.5 per cent. ... The disposition to lordotic albuminuria is at the same age, ..."

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