lordosis
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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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