lordosis

noun

lor·do·sis | \ lȯr-ˈdō-səs

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plural lordoses\ lȯr-ˈdō-ˌsēz

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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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lordosis

noun

lor·do·sis | \ lȯr-ˈdō-səs

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Medical Definition of lordosis

1 : the normal convex curvature of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine

2 : abnormally exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine resulting in a concave back when viewed from the side

— called also swayback

— compare kyphosis, scoliosis

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lordotic \ -ˈdät-ik

\ adjective

lordotic posture

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