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Kyphosis definition

kī-fōsĭs
Abnormal rearward curvature of the spine, resulting in protuberance of the upper back; hunchback.
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Abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in a hump.
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Abnormal rearward curvature of the spine, resulting in protuberance of the upper back; hunchback.
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(pathology) An abnormal curvature of the spine, causing a hunchback.
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Noun

Singular:
kyphosis
Plural:
kyphoses

Origin of kyphosis

  • Greek kūphōsis from kūphos bent

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek κύφος (kuphos, “humpback, bent”) + -osis

    From Wiktionary

Kyphosis Sentence Examples

  • It can become very curved - doctors call this kyphosis.

  • If stability remains in doubt, a trial of nonoperative bracing with careful follow-up to identify any progressive kyphosis is a reasonable option.

  • Kyphosis. Kyphosis is an abnormal outward curvature of the spine at the back, sometimes called hunchback when it occurs in the upper back.

  • Children with Marfan may develop kyphosis either in the upper (thoracic) spine or the lower (lumbar) spine.

  • In addition, the child's spine should be x rayed in order to measure the extent of scoliosis or kyphosis.

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