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lordosis Definition

lor·do·sis (lôr dō′sis)

noun

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

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

lordosis Related Forms

lor·dot′ic (-dät′ik) adjective

lordosis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • maintain: Many researchers advocate the use of some form of lumbar support when sitting to maintain the lumbar lordosis and prevent low back problems.
  • increase: This increases the lumbar lordosis, which is the sway in the lower back.
  • find: Using radiography, they found an average lumbar lordosis of 46.8 degrees with the lumbar support.

Adjective modifier

  • lumbar: This increases the lumbar lordosis, which is the sway in the lower back.
  • natural: F.B. on a Bambach Saddle Seat, her lumbar spine in its natural lordosis.
  • average: Using radiography, they found an average lumbar lordosis of 46.8 degrees with the lumbar support.