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View synonyms for kyphosis

kyphosis

[ kahy-foh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. an abnormal, convex curvature of the spine, with a resultant bulge at the upper back.


kyphosis

/ kaɪˈfəʊsɪs; kaɪˈfɒtɪk /

noun

  1. pathol backward curvature of the thoracic spine, of congenital origin or resulting from injury or disease; hunchback See also Pott's disease Compare lordosis scoliosis
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Derived Forms

  • kyphotic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • ky·phot·ic [kahy-, fot, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of kyphosis1

1840–50; < Greek kȳ́phōsis a hunched state, equivalent to kȳph ( ós ) humpbacked + -ōsis -osis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of kyphosis1

C19: from New Latin, from Greek kuphōsis, from kuphos humpbacked
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Example Sentences

Whether or not this hypothesis correctly accounts for kyphosis in turtles can be ascertained only by further study.

In rickets, associated with kyphosis, there is a form of exaggerated rotated pelvis (pubis high).

If the kyphosis is but functional, the prominence disappears at once.

In almost every case, however, this kyphosis is but apparent and the result of muscular debility.

After the administration of one-half grain to a pregnant rabbit he observed loss of appetite and kyphosis.

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