lordosis
noun
lor·do·sis
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plural lordoses\ lȯr-ˈdō-ˌsēz
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Definition of lordosis
1a
: the normal convex curvature of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine
b
: abnormally exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine resulting in a concave back when viewed from the side : hyperlordosis, swayback — compare kyphosis
2
: a mating posture of some sexually receptive female mammals (such as rats) in which the head and rump are raised and the back is arched downward
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lordotic
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adjective
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adjective
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lordosis
noun
lor·do·sis
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Medical Definition of lordosis
Other Words from lordosis
lordotic
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adjective
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adjective
lordotic posture