kyphosis
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noun \kī-ˈfō-səs\Definition of KYPHOSIS
: exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic region of the spine resulting in a rounded upper back — compare lordosis
— ky·phot·ic \-ˈfä-tik\ adjective
Origin of KYPHOSIS
New Latin, from Greek kyphōsis, from kyphos humpbacked
First Known Use: 1847
ky·pho·sis
noun \kī-ˈfō-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ky·pho·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of KYPHOSIS
: exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic region of the spinal column resulting in a rounded upper back—compare lordosis, scoliosis
—ky·phot·ic \-ˈfät-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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