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lor·do·sis | \ lȯr-ˈdō-səs 
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\ plural lordoses\ lȯr-ˈdō-ˌsēz \
\Definition of lordosis
1a : the normal convex curvature of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine
b : abnormally exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine resulting in a concave back when viewed from the side : hyperlordosis, swayback — compare kyphosis
2 : a mating posture of some sexually receptive female mammals (such as rats) in which the head and rump are raised and the back is arched downward
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lordotic \ lȯr-ˈdä-tik \ adjective
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nounlor·do·sis | \ lȯr-ˈdō-səs \
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lordotic \ -ˈdät-ik \ adjective
\ adjective lordotic posture
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The first known use of lordosis was in 1704
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