kyphosis

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Noun

kyphosis

1. (anatomy) The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions.
2. (pathology) An abnormal convex curvature of the spine in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.

   Synonyms: roundback, Kelso's hunchback

Related terms

• hyperkyphosis
• hypokyphosis
• kyphometer
• kyphotic
• rekyphosis

Translations

• Portuguese: cifose
• Spanish: cifosis

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