kyphosis
noun
ky·pho·sis
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Definition of kyphosis
: exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic region of the spine resulting in a rounded upper back — compare lordosis
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Other Words from kyphosis
kyphotic
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of kyphosis in a Sentence
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Abdominal rotations can improve lower-back health and range of motion and prevent kyphosis, a curvature of the upper back. — Philly.com, "5 easy exercises you can do from your chair," 27 Mar. 2018 Ignoring compression fractures in your spine can lead to a spinal deformity called kyphosis, where the upper back curves forward, affecting spine flexibility, breathing, nerve roots and a patient’s overall health. — Tj Gibson, azcentral, "Outpatient back surgery? It's possible.," 14 Mar. 2018 He was called a hunchback because of an extreme curvature of his spine, a medical condition called kyphosis. — Marcus Rediker, Smithsonian, "The “Quaker Comet” Was the Greatest Abolitionist You’ve Never Heard Of," 30 Sep. 2017 He was called a hunchback because of an extreme curvature of his spine, a medical condition called kyphosis. — Marcus Rediker, Smithsonian, "The “Quaker Comet” Was the Greatest Abolitionist You’ve Never Heard Of," 30 Sep. 2017 He was called a hunchback because of an extreme curvature of his spine, a medical condition called kyphosis. — Marcus Rediker, Smithsonian, "The “Quaker Comet” Was the Greatest Abolitionist You’ve Never Heard Of," 30 Sep. 2017 He was called a hunchback because of an extreme curvature of his spine, a medical condition called kyphosis. — Marcus Rediker, Smithsonian, "The “Quaker Comet” Was the Greatest Abolitionist You’ve Never Heard Of," 15 Aug. 2017 Kanel met the film’s director at the screening and asked to get in touch with Rick Hodes, the subject of the film and a doctor who has spent the last 20 years in Ethiopia serving children with scoliosis or kyphosis. — Jasmine Leyva, The Mercury News, "Campbell: Ethiopian teen received free spinal surgery from local doctor," 15 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kyphosis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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kyphosis
noun
ky·pho·sis
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plural kyphoses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of kyphosis
: exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic region of the spinal column resulting in a rounded upper back — compare lordosis sense 2, scoliosis
Other Words from kyphosis
kyphotic
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adjective
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adjective