lordosis

(lôr dō′sis)

noun

forward curvature of the spine, producing a hollow in the back

Origin: ModL < Gr lordōsis < lordos, bent backward < IE base *lerd-, to make crooked > Gael lorcach, with a lame foot

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noun pl. lor·do·ses (-sēz)

An abnormal forward curvature of the spine in the lumbar region.

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Origin: Greek lordōsis

Origin: , from lordos, bent backward

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